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As I said above , St.Jovan Kaneo is worth seeng not only from historical,but from all aspects.
It's one of the landmarks of old Ohrid.
The surrounding is unique as well . Leave a Comment Directions: From the square some 10-15 min. walk in the direction of Old Ohrid.Website: www.ohrid.com.mk
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West of the fishermen neighborhood Kaneo, on a cliff hill above the lake there is a church dedicated to St.Jovan. The church is constructed in the time of the Ohrid family Teologite around 1280.
The church has square base with written cross in inner space, three-side apse on the east side and octagonal cupola leaned on four regular columns supported by pendentives.
It is built of whittled stone in the lower part with alternate horizontal and vertical parts of whittled scale and bricks in the upper part. The apse, the east side and the cupola have ceramic-plastic decoration of the appearance of the façades. Concerning the architecture shape of the upper part of the cupola where there are angular prontones at all eight sides, it is an exception among other old churches in Macedonia.
The assumption that is being accepted is that the architectural shape of the church was under Armenian influence.
According the historical data, during the period of the 17th, 18th and 19th century, the church was abandoned and as a consequence is the deterioration of the larger part of the fresco-decorations.
In the later history of the church several renewals and annexes have been done and in 1889 a new wooden iconostasis was provided and some parts of the old fresco-decorations were repainted.
The parts of the fresco-fresco-decorations of the 13th that have been preserved are the ones in the cupola and apse. In the calotte of the cupola Jesus Christ - Pantocrator is painted and in the tambour there is a presentation of eight prophets grouped by two and in their natural size. Leave a Comment Directions: neighborhood Kaneo
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The Church of St John, just a short walk outside the main town, and perched on the edge of a cliff, is one of the most beautiful ecclesiastical sights you will ever see. Famed across Macedonia, and appearing on painting in all parts of the country, it is as iconic as it is stunning. The church itself is a little dowdy and dumpy, but the location is breathtaking, as are the views of the lake and town from the church grounds.
The church was built early in the 15th century, and survived centuries of decline and neglect under Ottoman rule, to become one of the prime sites of Ohrid and Macedonia. Leave a Comment Directions: Facing the lake, walk right and take the coastal path to the church. Alternatively, head down towards it from the castle.
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My favorite place in Ohrid. A beautiful church located at an incredible location, on the cliffs above Lake Ohrid. Built at the end of the 13th century.
Even with your eyes closed it is impossible to take a bad picture of this jewel!
St Jovan can be seen in the movie "Before the Rain" directed by Mancevski.
To enter the church you pay admission fee, 100 Denars (about 1.60 euro) if I remember correctly.
St Jovan is part of a trip along interesting locations in Ohrid, which can be found on my page about Ohrid, follow the link below. Leave a Comment
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The Church of St. John of Kaneo from the 13th century, stands beautifully on the cliff overhanging Lake Ohrid. Some of the scenes from the award winning Macedonian film Before the Rain, (nominated for the Oscars 1995 and the winner of Venice Film Festival Golden Lion), were shot at St. John of Kaneo. Leave a Comment Address: Old town
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The church is dedicated to St. Jovan Bogoslov, built in the honor of St. John the Theologian, St. Kaneo. There is written record of the time it was built, but it is believed that it orginates from the 13th century. Significant to the architecture is the exquisite combination of Byzantine and Armenian elements.
Its exterior is decorated with ceramic decorative sculptures and stone carvings, the fresco painters are unknown.
The church is on a cliff rising up from Ohrid Lake, stands one of the most magnificent churches in all of Macedonia and Balkan region. Leave a Comment Directions: southwest of old town, Koco RacinWebsite: http://www.ohrid.org.mk/ Other Contact: http://www.ohrid.de/html/stadt.h
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Take a look around .
I'm sure you would enjoy every corner of this place :) Leave a Comment
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The position of the church is great as it is located on the cliff overlooking the lake. It dates way back to 15th century. It is built in very interesting medieval style, combining the elements of different arhitectures of the time. Some very old and well-preserved frescoes can be seen in it. Leave a Comment
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To my opinion this is the church on the perfect place. I feel so peaceful there. You see a lake all around you, tall trees and gorgeous church... Address: Kaneo
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In the ground-floor zone there are images of saints in their natural size where the image of the patron St. Jovan Bogoslov (Theologian) distinguishes. As his counterpart the image of the Christ Osotir (Savior) is given also in a natural size.
The decoration in the altar apse is in a relatively good condition: "The Communion of apostles" and below them the archbishops.
Some elements make this fresco-decoration specific, for example the two angels of the composition Communion are presented in tzar’s attires that are real rarity for this period at all.
Same for the presentation of the architectural décor in the background of the two groups of apostles in the above mentioned composition-very rear phenomenon in the Byzantine painting.
In the frieze of the archbishops presented in busts, we recommend you to view the most significant depictions of the first Christian preacher in Ohrid area, St. Erazmo Lihnidski and the patron of the town, St. Clement Ohridski.
Because of the merits that he has in the Ohrid church, here is the image of the Ohrid archbishop Constantine Kabasila whom we also find in the churches: Small St.Vraci, Holy Mother of God Perivlepta (St. Clement) and St. Gjorgji-Staro Nagoricane.
Considering the style analysis undertaken with the latest research, this fresco-decoration belongs to the eighties of the 13th century. Leave a Comment
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