Velmej Travel Guide

 Pijlmans Says:  This old watermill is located on the central square of Velmej, next to the fountain.Try to have a look inside, you can still see the construction which was used to grind. 

 Pijlmans Says:  Fountain / source with perfect drinking water on the central square, next to the old watermill. 

 Pijlmans Says:  A stone object (table?) on the grounds of the Church of St George.Remarkably, a similar object can be found next to the Church of St Nikola on the cemetery. 

 Pijlmans Says:  Frescoes inside the Church of St George.The frescoes have great clear colors and text written in the Glagolitic alphabet. 

 Pijlmans Says:  Some pictures of the interior and frescoes of the 13th century Church of St Nikola.More pictures of the frescoes can be found in my Velmej Travelogue in the link below. 

 Pijlmans Says:  Some pictures of the interior of the 13th century Church of St Nikola. 

 Pijlmans Says:  This 13th century church in the cemetery of Velmej really surprised us. Besides being very old, it had interesting frescoes. If the church is closed, ask for the key at the house on the right of the fountain or just elsewhere in the village. Key of the church = klucot od... 

 Pijlmans Says:  Some pictures of the frescoes and the inside of the Church of St Bogorodica Precista, The Holy Virgin Immaculate - Kelia. 

 Pijlmans Says:  The Church of St Bogorodica Precista, or the Holy Virgin Immaculate, is situated close to the entrance of Velmej. The interior of the church is covered with beautiful frescoes dating back to the 16th century. If the church is closed, ask for the key in the village. Key of... 

 Pijlmans Says:  This book was given to us by the caretaker of the church St Bogorodica Precista, or the Holy Virgin Immaculate - Kelia. The title of the book is "The Holy Virgin Immaculate - Kelia".The book tells the history of this church, the Church of St Nikola, Velmej and describes the... 

 Pijlmans Says:  The Cave Joarec lies about 3.5 km (as the crow flies) east of the village Velmej. We asked for information regarding its location in the village, and we were told that it would be very hard to find. However, one of the locals did not mind to come with us, a great example of... 

 Pijlmans Says:  The Church of St George lies on a small hill above the village Velmej. It has a red bell tower built next to it.According to an inscription it was probably built or renovated in 1931.The frescoes look quite new and bright, and have text written in the Glagolitic alphabet.If... 

 Pijlmans Says:  This relatively new church was built in 2001, after somebody had a dream that a church should be built on this location.It is dedicated to St Spas, the Holy Savior.