Struga & Monastery complex Kalishta
Struga, the second largest city on the shores of Ohrid Lake, through which most beautiful river Black Drim flows and gives vivid and distinct beauty of this city. Struga bazaar with its shops, restaurants, goldsmiths will leave a lasting impression on every visitor. The tour will start in the morning from the bridge of poetry, where famous Struga Poetry Evenings are held in honor of Konstantin and Dimitar Miladinovi, significant for Macedonian renaissance reveal. Visiting the memorial house of the brothers Miladinovci, opportunity to visit the museum of Nikola Nezlobinski - containing samples from animals and plants from the Ohrid coast and are expertly classified. Following a visit to the cathedral church of St. George in Struga, which includes a valuable icon from the XII century. Excursion continues to the village of Kalista, which is 5 minutes driving distance from Sturga. Visit the cave church of Birth of St. Bogorodica which has ascetic cells and frescos from the XIV century. Within the monastery there is also a newly build church dedicated to St. Bogorodica. In the church we can see the icon of Black Virgin Mary –which local residents and believers consider it as miraculous and healing. It is worth to mention that within the monastery is located the summer residence the head of the Macedonian Orthodox Church. Within the monastery has shop for souvenirs, brandy and other products that are made by the monks of the monastery. Returning to the hotel.
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PRICE INCLUDES:
- transport with modern air-conditioned touristic bus/minibus ;
- professional tour guide
- entrance fee: cave church in Kalishta