The Church of St. Nicholas in the village of Manastir, Mariovo, is one of the region’s significant monuments of medieval architecture and Byzantine art in Macedonia. As the central historical and spiritual building of Mariovo Monastery, it stands at the…
Dobro Pole is a locality on the border between Macedonia and Greece, hidden in the rugged and hard-to-reach region of Mariovo. More than a century ago, a battle took place here that would hasten the end of the Great War,…
In the heart of the picturesque Prespa Lake on the Greek side, in the tranquil waters of Lesser Prespa, lies the island of St. Achillius – a place of exceptional natural beauty and rich historical heritage. The island is known…
Edessa (Voden, Vodena, Έδεσσα), is a picturesque city in northern Greece, located northwest of Thessaloniki. The city has around 17,000 inhabitants and is the administrative center of the Municipality of Edessa. Until 1923, the city was also known by the…
Rising above the western side of Lake Doiran, Grand-Couronne (Grand Couronné, Kale Tepe) is one of the most striking historic positions of the First World War in the Doiran area. Known locally as Kale Tepe, meaning “Castle Hill” in Turkish,…
On the shores of Lake Doiran in Greece, near the border with Macedonia, lies a remarkable site of remembrance connected with one of the lesser-known chapters of the First World War — the Doiran Front. The Doiran Military Cemetery and…
Macedonia is home to one of the richest collections of medieval Byzantine churches in the world. From the ancient churches of Ohrid to the secluded monasteries of Mariovo and Prespa, many centuries-old churches have survived with their architecture, frescoes and…
Kajmakčalan is one of the most impressive destinations for 4×4 travelers exploring Macedonia. Rising to 2,521 meters on Mount Nidže, the summit combines dramatic mountain scenery, challenging off-road driving and one of the most important World War I battlefield sites…
If you are looking for a genuinely remote 4×4 adventure in Macedonia, Dobro Pole in Mariovo should be high on your list. Read more why Dobro Pole is important location… Far from the main tourist routes, Dobro Pole combines difficult…
The Church of St. George in the village of Kurbinovo is one of the most significant medieval cultural and historical treasures in Macedonia. Situated in the picturesque landscape above Lake Prespa, the church is renowned for its remarkable Byzantine frescoes…
Many people want to visit Mariovo, but they don’t know where to go, what to see, or how to plan their trip. This article provides the information and useful links you need to plan your own weekend or two-day trip…
The Memorial center in Pelince village is dedicated to the First Assembly of ASNOM held on August 2, 1944 in the monastery St. Prohor Pchinski.
Црквата Свети Ѓорѓи во село Старо Нагоричане била подигната врз остатоците на постар храм, кој според едно предание го изградил византискиот цар Роман IV Диоген (1067— 1071).
The Polog monastery dedicated to St. George is located on the slopes of Mount Viseshnica, next to the artificial lake Tikves, on the border between the Tikves and Mariovo regions, Macedonia. The monastery name originates from the nearby village of…
Skochivir is a small village with a rich historical heritage in the Municipality of Novaci, Republic of Macedonia. It is located at an altitude of about 600 meters, on the left bank of the Crna River. It was first mentioned…
Budimirci village is located on the right side of Crna River (Црна Река) at an altitude of 800 meters, 53 km from Bitola. The area of this village rises high up to the ridge of Mount Nidze, where on a…
Staravina village, once a center of the Staravina Municipality is located 50 km from Bitola. This village is known for the story of Kalesh Angja, a beautiful girl from Mariovo region, which at the cost of her life, resisted the…
According to the legend, King Marko (Marko Krale) built a house for his sister Peshna at the entrance of the cave, and so it still carries her name today. On the entrance of the cave, a remnants of old building…
The oldest traces of life in Strumica city date from about 3500 BC, and it can be assumed that the hill above the city with its position enabled a good defense of the settlements.
Kolesino waterfall is located 500 m above sea level on the northern slopes of the mountain Belasica, in the lower course of the Baba River.
The Smolare waterfall is located on the north side of the Belasica Mountain, along the course of Lomnica River, at 600 meters above sea level. Smolare is the only permanent waterfall in Macedonia with a water drop of 39.5 meters.…
The monastery Vodoča (Vodoca churches) dedicated to Saint Leontius is situated in the village of Vodoča, about 5 km west of Strumica city. According to archaeological findings, the first church built in this place in the IV-V century was small,…
Veljusa Monastery is an active female monastery dedicated to St. Mary, located at altitude 400 meters above sea level, 8 km west of Strumica city. The monastery church was erected by the monk Manuel in 1080.
If you regularly take your 4×4 off-road, a portable air compressor is one of the most useful pieces of equipment you can carry. Lowering tire pressure can improve traction and help the vehicle perform better on loose terrain. But once…
Konjarka is a picnic location near Skochivir village 38 km from Bitola. It is situated beside the clean “Konjarka” River whose spring is located near the peak Kajmakchalan, to the border with neighboring Greece at an altitude of 2,260 m.…
Mountaineering house "Shiroka" or also known as "Lovechka" (Hunters house) is located at about 1940 m above sea level, along the macadam road leading to the peak Pelister.
The Small Lake (Мало Езеро) is a postglacial ice lake located on Mount Baba within the Pelister National Park. It is located at an altitude of 2,190 m. The deepest depth of the lake at high water level is 3.35 meters.
People in Bitola say: “If you were in Bitola and you haven’t walked through the Main Street “Shirok Sokak”, than you have seen nothing.” Sirok Sokak (Широк Сокак – Wide Street) is the main and busiest street in Bitola, with…
Bezisten – Covered Bazaar in Bitola – 360* Virtual Walk - Built in the XV century, this covered bazaar is a donation of Begler-Bey of Rumelia, the Grand Vizier and the famous donor Kodzha Daut Pasha Uzuncarsili.
The Monastery "St. George the Victorious" (Свети Георгиј Победоносец) is situated two kilometers from Debar in the Rajcica (Рајчица) village, just below the road to Mavrovo.