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Varosh - Old Town of Ohrid
North Macedonia, North Macedonia
Varosh is the historic old town quarter of Ohrid in southwestern North Macedonia, a UNESCO World Heritage site perched on steep hillsides above Lake Ohrid, featuring narrow cobblestone streets, stone houses blending Ottoman and Mediterranean architectural styles, and over 365 ancient churches including the 11th-century Church of St. Sophia with its Byzantine frescoes. Developed from ancient Lychnidos through Byzantine, Slavic, and Ottoman eras, it preserves a medieval urban fabric with towers, gates from the original fortress, and cultural landmarks like early Christian basilicas with mosaics, offering panoramic lake views and a vibrant mix of tradition, crafts, and local cuisine today.
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4Q7W+P2J, Ohrid, North Macedonia
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