NatureViews, North Macedonia

Matka Canyon is like stepping into a time capsule, where the past breathes through a stunning collection of medieval buildings, including ancient churches, monasteries, and the remains of a fortress from the medieval town of Matka. Nestled just 15 ki

Perched atop Vodno Mountain in Skopje, the Millennium Cross (in Macedonian: Милениумски крст, Latinic: Mileniumski krst) stands as a towering 66-meter-high symbol of faith and history. This impressive monument commemorates 2,000 years of Christianity

Perched majestically atop Skopje's highest point, the Kale Fortress, or simply Kale, is an iconic historic site in Macedonia's capital. This ancient stronghold offers stunning views of the Vardar River and proudly graces the city's coat of arms, whic

On January 30, 2009, a significant tribute was paid to one of Macedonia's most renowned figures and Nobel Prize laureate with the opening of the Mother Teresa Memorial House. This non-profit organization is supported by the Macedonian government, and

The Old Bazaar in Skopje, known as Стара Чаршија in Macedonian and Çarshia e Vjetër in Albanian, is a fascinating treasure trove nestled in the heart of the Balkans. It's the largest bazaar in the region outside of Istanbul, sprawled along the easter

Perched gracefully above a quaint fishing village on the edge of Lake Ohrid, St. Jovan Kaneo is a stunning masterpiece of Byzantine and Armenian architectural fusion. This magnificent church, dedicated to St. John the Theologian, offers not only a se

The ancient theater in Ohrid is a marvel of architectural foresight, nestled right in the heart of the town's elevated old quarter. Its location is no accident: the surrounding hills of Gorni Saraj and Deboj serve as natural barriers, shielding it fr

Ohrid has gained a remarkable new cultural and historical gem: the Museum on Water. This extraordinary archaeological complex, located on the southern coast of the Gradiste Peninsula in the Bay of Bones, is truly one of a kind in the region. Here, a

The Church of St. Sofia in Ohrid stands out as one of the largest medieval churches in the region, a true gem of historical architecture. For centuries, it served as the cathedral church, also known as the "Great Church," of the Ohrid Archiepiscopate

Nestled among lush greenery where the River Crn Drim gracefully flows into the lake, the monastery of St. Naum offers a serene retreat at the southwestern edge of the Republic of Macedonia. Just 29 kilometers from the charming town of Ohrid and a mer