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Things to do in North Macedonia

An ancient lakeside town with more Byzantine churches than seems possible, a mountain-ringed capital reshaping its own skyline, and wine country still largely undiscovered by outside visitors.

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What's worth your time in North Macedonia

Explore Ohrid's Church of St. John at Kaneo

Culture

A small Byzantine church perched dramatically on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, one of the most photographed sights in the Balkans.

Swim in Lake Ohrid, one of Europe's oldest lakes

Nature

A UNESCO-listed lake estimated at over a million years old, with clear water and a relaxed lakeside old town setting.

Wander Skopje's Old Bazaar

Culture

One of the largest and oldest surviving Ottoman-era bazaars in the Balkans, with mosques, hammams, and craft workshops still operating.

Visit St. Naum Monastery on Lake Ohrid

Culture

A 10th-century monastery near natural springs that feed directly into the lake, with peacocks roaming the grounds and boat trips to the spring source.