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Again a strange pictures for my "differently exercised" eyes : Mosques, so many mosques. High mountains, little villages...and a mosque in front of the massif.
There are many of them in Skopje or in Ohridand and elsewhere with a big historical background. About that on these pages. Leave a Comment
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 Sveti Naum by AndreSTGT
From the outer walls of the monastery there are fantastic views over the lake.
Below Sveti Naum there's an idyllic lagoon with a restaurant that offers tasty trout dishes.
The monastery is ca. 25 km south of Ohrid Town via a scenic road along the lakeshore. Leave a Comment
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Schauen Sie in die Seitenstrassen, haben sie ein Auge für die manchmal aufregend einzigartigen kleinen Dinge am Rande. Abseits der Einkaufsstrassen oder der Sehenswürdigkeiten bietet sich oft erst der Eindruck des wirklichen Lebens in Mazedonien. Ob es ein altes Haus ist, ein gepflegter Hof oder Garten, die Schönheit des Zerfalls, Blumen oder gerade die Menschen in diesem Land.
You should have a look into the byroads, have an eye for the sometimes excitingly unique little things on the fringes. The impression of the actual life often offers itself first away from the shopping streets or the sights in Macedonia. Whether it is an old house, a well-tended court or garden, the beauty of the disintegration, flowers or just the people in this country.
The little things make unique. Leave a Comment
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 Panoramic view in Pelister
National Park by Pijlmans, 2 more photos
From there we did a short hike through the forest to the mountain hut Kopanki, where we cooked our dinner (soup + pasta, it´s hard to make something else on the rudimentary cooking-range in the little kitchen next to the mountain hut. But very adventurous!)
You have to bring your own food! It is also a good idea to bring some beer or rakija, to catalyze contact with the other guests :-)
Kopanki mountain hut (110 beds) 1600m Mount Baba. Tel (not verified) 047 222 384, 5-10 euro / night.
The next day, we hiked to the other mountain hut, Golemo Ezero (meaning big lake), next to, yes, the big lake. This is a hike of about 8-10 hours, so be well prepared and take sufficient food and water. We got directions from the owner of the Kopanki mountain hut, and from the very few people we met on our way. The route is partly marked.
The route takes you through superb nature to two rare glacial lakes, the Pelister Eyes (Golemo Ezero is one of them). They are seperated from each other by a hill, functioning as the nose between the eyes...Let the pictures speak for themselves!
During this hike it is also possible to climb to the highest point of Mount Baba. However, because there was a lot of fog during our hike and for sake of time, we did not do that.
When we got to the Golemo Ezero Mountain hut (on a Sunday) it turned out not to be possible to stay overnight and we had to hike for 3 more hours to Bitola. We were lucky to meet some other hikers on the way, who called some cabs once we arrived at the foot of the mountain. We learned our lesson and will call in advance next time to arrange our stay! From Bitola we took another cab back to Ohrid were we were staying.
Golemo Ezero mountain hut (45 beds) 600m below Pelister Peak at 2000m. Tel (not verified, afternoons only) 047 221 605. You probably also have to bring your own food here.
See the link below for a detailed description of several hikes in Pelister National park. Leave a Comment
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Again and again the villages in the mountains were impressive for me. Quite particularly the position, high above in the mountains. As like as a coloured blot in the green landscape.
The powerful mountain massifs and the little houses at the slopes are a charming contrast.
The roads not less impressive. Sometimes I was glad that I could look by the lens of the camera and Mirjana drove. A quick look to the front on the road can already frighten the unpractised mountain driver. Leave a Comment
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High above the town of Prilep stand the Markovi Kuli, Towers of Marko, named after the last Macedonian king Marko.
Marko Mrnjavcevic, son of Tsar Volkasin Mrnjavcevic, was of Serbian origin. When his father died in 1371 in a fight against the Ottomans, the crown was passed to Marko. Prilep, which was the capital of Marko's empire, eventually fell to the Ottomans in 1394. A year later King Marko was killed while he was forced to fight for the Ottomans.
Parts of the fortress should date back to the Iron Age, 3rd and 4th centuries BC and later periods during the Ottoman Empire. Most of the ruins that can be seen today are from medieval times.
We took a cab from the center of Prilep to take us up the hill until underneath the Markovi Kuli. This place is marked by a huge rock that has the shape of an elephant (see the pictures). We walked up the hill over the road leading to the fortress. This road is white with crushed marble, since Prilep is a mining town for marble.
It is possible to spend several hours amongst the ruines, the view is wonderful up there.
From the top of the hill on which the Towers of Marko are situated, it is possible to hike 8 km to the Monastery of Treskovec on the next hill. However, we went to the Monastery of Treskovec the next day via a different trail, and instead came back to Prilep this way.
This was part of a 3-day trip we did from Ohrid-Prilep-Krusevo-Ohrid, described in another tip.
The link below takes you to my Prilep page. Leave a Comment
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A huge steel cross, lit up at night, oversees Skopje from Mount Vodno. It is a good purpose for a short hike!
We took a cab from the centre of Skopje to the last big parking before the top. Several marked paths lead to the top and the cross. During the trip, there are several very good panorama points that give a great overview of the Skopje valley.
Arrived at the top, we had a nice cold drink in the mountain hut Dare Djambaz and hiked back to the centre of Skopje down an alternative steep path through the bushes.
It is possible to hike from Mount Vodno to Lake Matka. This 11 km hike is described in the Bradt Travel Guide Macedonia, including GPS grid numbers. I heard that the trail is hard to find and that it is preferable to get a guide, e.g. from the Korab Mountaineering Club, see http://www.mkdmount.org/. I did not do this hike myself yet. Leave a Comment Phone: Mntn hut 023234365/023143236Other Contact: Bradt Travel Guide Macedonia
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After our visit to Prilep (this is part of a 3-4 day trip from Ohrid-Prilep-Krusevo-Ohrid) we took a cab to the monastery of St Spas in Trstenik, on the road from Prilep to Krusevo. The road to the monastery is down in the valley before the road starts climbing up to Krusevo.
We arrived there in the evening and got a room in the new part of the monastery. After breakfast the next day (take your own food) and visiting the church on the site, we hiked from the back of the monastery to Krusevo, together with a friendly old man and his horse. The way is not marked, but more or less obvious. Nevertheless, try to get some directions in the monastery.
The link below describes the 3-day trip we made, including this hike. Leave a Comment
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The Monastery of Treskovec lies 10 km outside Prilep. It is built on the ancient town of Kolobaise (3rd century BC - 7th century AD).
The Church of St Bogorodica (Holy Mother of God) on the complex dates back to the 14th century, but was built on the foundations of a 6th-century basilica. You should take a flashlight to be able to see the frescoes and artifacts in the church. There is a rare fresco of Christ as a young boy, another one can be found in the Monastery St Bogorodica Eleusa near Strumica. There is a casket of skulls of seven monks who were executed by the Ottomans, along with 200 other monks.
The complex also has an old dining hall and an inn where you can stay the night.
The people in the monastery were very friendly and offered us a meal. Make sure that you have clothes that cover shoulders and legs if you want to enter, and to introduce yourself.
It is not without reason that this great place plays a central role in the Macedonian film "Before the Rain" by Milco Mancevski!
A great 8 km hike over an old cobbled road can be made from Prilep to the monastery of Treskovec. It is described in the Bradt Travel Guide Macedonia. Shortly: Get a taxi in Prilep to take you to Dabnica, north of Prilep. This ride takes you through the unpaved Roma slums of Prilep. From the end of the asphalt road, drive for 2.8 km (or stop when the road is no longer fenced off on the left and comes to an obvious opening on to the foothills of Mount Zlato). Note the tobacco plants. At the end of the fence there is another dirt track to the left leading to a house. The cobbled road is not obvious at first and heads straight up the ridge of the spur leading up to Mount Zlato. The cobbled road lies directly between where the dirt track divides and if you have a compass set it to 6000 mils or 340 degrees and follow this bearing until you come across the obvious path uphill. After an hour, the path reaches a water fountain. From here on the path is practically straight until you get to the back gate of the monastery. We got lost on the way but nevertheless managed to reach the monastery!
To walk back, you can take the 10 km trail that leads directly to the Towers of Marko. It is also possible to stay the night in the monastery if you are too tired to hike back. However, we went back the same day, via the path that leads to the Towers of Marko.
Alternatively, you can take the dirt track to the southwest of the monastery. Take the street Gorce Petrov, heading out of Prilep towards Kicevo. Turn into the new town cemetery and turn immediately left and follow the road around the back of the cemetary. At the junction where you loose the asphalt (500m from the main road) is a small sign marked Manastir Sveti Bogorodica, Treskavec. This road takes you about 8 km uphill to the monastery.
This was part of a trip we did from Ohrid to Prilep and Krusevo. Leave a Comment Phone: Treskovec: +389(0)48800160Other Contact: treskavec@mt.net.mk
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 Rante & Maria in the light by Malecka
But when you've had enough of it, try going to "Aquarius" - cool cafe/bar by the lake...
early in the morning, to enjoy the sound of the peacefullness of the water, or in the afternoon ours for some quiet moments of cosy chat... or... in the eve... Leave a Comment
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