From Tirana, Day Tour: UNESCO site Ohrid Lake

From Tirana, Day Tour: UNESCO site Ohrid Lake

Name: From Tirana, Day Tour: UNESCO site Ohrid Lake
Address: Macedonia

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The journey from Tirana to Ohrid Lake, is a captivating exploration of cultural splendor and natural beauty. It is an immersive experience that will transport you through time.

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Highlights

Enjoy at the Ohrid lake
Explore many archaeological sites and museums
Admire on breathtaking views on Ohrid Lake from the old town
Passing By Lini , The oldest settlement in Europe
The deepest Lake in Balkan

Description

We start our journey from Tirana to Lake Ohrid, one of the most enticing destinations in North Macedonia, considered one of the oldest human settlements in all of Europe. The city of Ohrid and Lake Ohrid have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage since 1980. Lake Ohrid and its surroundings are inhabited by the Illyrian tribe of Enkelej. The lake was named by the Romans as 'Lyhnidas' (Lake of Light). We will visit the famous view of the church of Saint John, the church of Saint Nicholas and the Halveti Hayati Teqe mosque. Ohrid became an important center for Orthodox believers during the Byzantine Empire and is famous for its 365 Orthodox churches, said to have one for every day of the year. During the Ottoman Empire the city grew in the hills and surrounding lakeside areas. The houses were built with a very specific architecture that created narrow streets, tunnels and small courtyards in the hilly terrain, making it possible for each house to have a good view of the lake. Today the city is famous for its architecture, churches, castle on top of the city, amphitheater, beautiful view of the lake surrounded by mountains and pearls from the lake. After this unique experience, we return to Tirana.