Kicevo Travel Guide

 Pijlmans Says:  A church has existed at the Monastery of Knezino since the first centuries of Christianity. The church was set on fire upon the arrival of the Turks. A church was rebuilt in 1973, but broken down again upon completion of the current Church of St George. 

 Pijlmans Says:  Close to Kicevo, a few kilometers from the village Knezino, you can find the Monastery of Knezino. Because its church is dedicated to St George, the monastery is also known as St George's Monastery.A church has existed at this place since the first centuries of Christianity.... 

 Pijlmans Says:  The fresco paintings in the Church of St Bogorodica Precista have been made in two stages. The first stage was performed by zograph Dicho from Tresonche around 1850. Other frescoes were painted nearly 30 years later, probably due to economical and political circumstances.... 

 Pijlmans Says:  A church has existed at this place since the first centuries of Christianity. The church was set on fire upon the arrival of the Turks. This church was rebuilt in 1973, but broken down again upon completion of the current Church of St George. 

 Pijlmans Says:  This WWII monument is on the hill above the center of Kicevo, where supposedly also the old Ottoman fortress Kicevo Kale used to be. 

 Pijlmans Says:  This fountain on the grounds of the Monastery of Kicevo is supposed to have water with healing powers.That must explain all the beautiful flowers and plants on the site, which get the same water!People come here to fill plastic bottles to take the water home. 

 Pijlmans Says:  This small church is built next to the big Church of St Bogorodica Precista . You could easily miss it after seeing its impressive brother. It is dedicated to St Nikola.If it is closed, you can ask for it to be opened by the people of the monastery. 

 Pijlmans Says:  The present-day church of the Monastery of Kicevo, dedicated to St Bogorodica Precista, was built in 1848. It is a very massive and stately building, and among the largest ones of this type in Macedonia.A smaller church dedicated to St Nikola is attached to the eastern side... 

 Pijlmans Says:  The Monastery of St Bogorodica Precista is dedicated to "The Annunciation of the Holy Virgin" and is now known as "The Most Pure Virgin of Kicevo". In earlier times it was called Krninski Monastery, after the village Krnino, which was devastated in the 19th century.The... 

 Pijlmans Says:  This museum is dedicated to the liberation of Macedonia in the WWII.Kicevo was the first town in the Republic of Macedonia that was liberated by the Macedonian Liberation Forces when they defeated the fascists here. The building that now houses the museum was the... 

 Pijlmans Says:  This church dedicated to Saints Petar and Pavle (Peter and Paul) lies in the center of Kicevo.When we were inside, we got the feeling that the church was quite old, because of the dark colored frescoes. However, we were told that that was due to all the candles that were... 

 lacutas Says:  Monastery of Sveta Bogorodica Precista (Holy Mother of God) is the most important religious place for Kicevo region. Dedicated to Virgin Mary, Mother of God, celebrating day of this monastery is "Mala Bogorodica", (Birthday of Virgin Mary on 21-th of September).This... 

 lacutas Says:  Two ways to reach Kicevo- by train from Skopje(Kicevo is the last stop), and by road (car or bus)-Kicevo is in the half-way of Skopje-Ohrid route, 100 kilometers south of Skopje,towards Ohrid.The best way is walking ! 

 skytale Says:  Kicevo region have a beautyfull nature. You must visit place called Krusino, Monastry of 'Sv. Bogorodica Precista' and other interesting places.For more informations abaut Kicevo visit: http://www.kicevo.com.mk I miss people.