Photo: Georgi Licovski
By mid-next year the UN’s cultural organisation will again consider scrapping Ohrid’s prestigious world heritage site status – but despite the deadline, North Macedonia has little progress to show for.
Source: BIRN Fact-Check: As UNESCO Deadline Looms, what is North Macedonia Doing to Protect Ohrid?
Photo: World Atlas
Lake Ohrid is one of the world’s deepest and oldest lakes, thought to be 4-10 million years old. It is the deepest lake in the Balkan Peninsula.
Source: Lake Ohrid
Photo: BNE Intellinews
Source: BALKAN BLOG: Ohrid’s local charm vs historic heritage
Photo: Getty Images
Beneath its misty surface, southern Europe’s Lake Ohrid is the most densely biodiverse lake in the world. Now, fishermen are helping save its “living fossils” from extinction.
An off-the-radar destination until recently, North Macedonia is a wonderland of pristine nature, fascinating culture, and hearty cuisine…
Source: Uncharted Trails: North Macedonia’s Exhilarating Outdoor Experiences
Source: Hungry bears and surreal war memorials in one of Europe’s last unexplored countries
Macedonia Travel Blog: Here are Giulia Blocal’s suggestions for all of the amazing things to do in Ohrid Macedonia. Travel the Balkans like a local!
Source: Best Things To Do In Ohrid Macedonia – Chasing the Donkey
Often called the “Pearl of the Balkans”, the UNESCO World Heritage city of Ohrid is more than 5,000 years old, making it one of the oldest human settlements in Europe.
Source: Ohrid’s historical treasures
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