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North Macedonia
Culture, places to visit and food in North Macedonia, all in one place.
On the Atlas20 venues on the map
Places to visitTop 53 places and attractions
Food20 classic dishes
RestaurantsTop 11 places to eat
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Top places to visit
Lake Ohrid, North MacedoniaLake OhridOne of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes, UNESCO-listed for its clear waters and unique species.Ohrid, North MacedoniaOhrid Old TownHillside old town of Ottoman-era houses, Byzantine churches and lanes running down to the lake.Ohrid, North MacedoniaChurch of St John at Kaneo13th-century church perched on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, one of the region's most photographed views.Skopje region, North MacedoniaMatka CanyonSteep gorge with a reservoir, medieval monasteries and caves reached by boat or footpath.Lake Ohrid, North MacedoniaMonastery of St NaumMedieval lakeside monastery beside the springs of the Black Drin, known for its peacocks.Ohrid, North MacedoniaSamuel's FortressRestored medieval fortress walls crowning Ohrid's hill with panoramic views over the lake.Skopje, North MacedoniaOld BazaarOne of the Balkans' largest Ottoman bazaars, with mosques, inns, hammams and craft shops.Ohrid, North MacedoniaPlaoshnikSite of St Clement's rebuilt church and early Christian basilica remains with floor mosaics.From the Atlas
Museums, galleries and venues
- Heraclea LyncestisArchitecture · Bitola
- Institute and Museum BitolaMuseum · Bitola
- Makedonium (Ilinden Memorial)Architecture · Krusevo
- Ancient Theatre of OhridTheatre · Ohrid
- Church of Saint SophiaArchitecture · Ohrid
- Church of St John at KaneoArchitecture · Ohrid
- Monastery of Saint NaumArchitecture · Ohrid
- National Museum Ohrid (Robev Family House)Museum · Ohrid
- Archaeological Museum of North MacedoniaMuseum · Skopje
- Macedonian National TheatreTheatre · Skopje
- Macedonian Opera and BalletMusic · Skopje
- Memorial House of Mother TeresaMuseum · Skopje
Taste
Food of North Macedonia
North MacedoniaTavče gravčeBeans baked in an earthenware pan with paprika and pepper.North MacedoniaAjvarRoasted red pepper relish made in huge autumn batches.North MacedoniaShopska salataTomato, cucumber and pepper heaped with white cheese.North MacedoniaPastrmajlijaOval bread topped with cured pork and a cracked egg.North MacedoniaSelsko mesoPork and mushrooms baked in a clay pot.North MacedoniaSarmaSour cabbage rolls filled with rice and mince.North MacedoniaPindjurRoasted pepper, aubergine and tomato spread.North MacedoniaTurli tavaMixed meat and vegetable bake.Eat out
Restaurants in North Macedonia
Skopje, North MacedoniaStara KukjaMacedonian cooking served in an 1830s house with carved wooden ceilings and a sheltered garden.Ohrid, North MacedoniaAntikoOld Town restaurant in a 200-year-old mansion, known for Macedonian dishes and Ohrid lake fish.Skopje, North MacedoniaKebapčilnica DestanOld Bazaar kebab house famed for its grilled kebapi served with bread and onions.Skopje, North MacedoniaSkopski MerakLively Debar Maalo tavern known for Macedonian home-style dishes and live folk music.Ohrid, North MacedoniaKaneoWaterside restaurant by Kaneo beach, known for fried lake fish and views over Lake Ohrid.Bitola, North MacedoniaVilla DihovoFamily guesthouse in a village near Pelister, known for home-cooked seasonal meals and house wine.Skopje, North MacedoniaPelisterCity tavern on Macedonia Square, known for its terrace, pizza and Macedonian-Mediterranean plates.Skopje, North MacedoniaIdadijaLong-standing Debar Maalo grill house known for skara, grilled meats and local salads.Travel
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