Macedonia del Nord

Archaeological sites

Bitola, the City of Ottoman Consuls Where the Via Egnatia Once Passed

Second city of North Macedonia, Bitola was an Ottoman diplomatic capital and crossroads of the ancient Via Egnatia — its mosques and cafés are still waiting to be discovered.

Jul 9, 2026

Hidden Europe

Ohrid: Europe's Oldest Lake and the Byzantine Churches of North Macedonia

Ohrid in North Macedonia sits on Europe's oldest lake: ancient Byzantine churches, luminous turquoise waters and a timeless old town await discovery.

Jul 5, 2026

Churches and cathedrals

San Giovanni a Kaneo: the Cliffside Church Above Lake Ohrid

High above Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia, the tiny church of San Giovanni a Kaneo frames one of the most serene, photogenic views in the Balkans.

Jun 21, 2026