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Natural And Cultural Heritage Of The Ohrid Region

North Face of the Church of St. John of Kaneo Contact 41 07 '05 "North
20 48 '48 "East / 41.11806, 20.81333 Country

Macedonia Type Mixed Criteria (I) (iii) (iv) (vii) Area 83 350 ha Number
Identification 99 Region Europe and North America ** Year Registration 1979 ^(3rdSession ) Year extension 1980 ^(4thSession )

Location of the site in Macedonia

* Name UNESCO
** UNESCO Geographical Classification change

The Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region is property of World Heritage of Humanity by the UNESCO , the only site of the Republic of Macedonia to receive this distinction.

The Ohrid region was classified in 1979 for its great natural interest. Indeed, it is a refuge for a large number of animal and plant species, some of which are endangered in the world. The Lake Ohrid , which is home to several endemic species, is also the oldest lake in Europe.

In 1980 , the designated area was extended to also protect the cultural and historical richness of the region, which is one of the oldest settlements in Europe and has a large number of Byzantine monuments. The town of Ohrid , Macedonia's tourist capital, nicknamed the Macedonian Jerusalem, is a mecca of Orthodox Christianity.

Natural and Cultural Heritage of the Ohrid region
Municipalities	Ohrid Struga
Nature	Black Drin Lake Ohrid National Park Galitchitsa
Monuments	Cathedral of St. Sophia in Ohrid Church of St John of Kaneo Monastery of St. Naum St. Monastery Pantaleimon Ohrid Ohrid Antique Theater Fortress Samuel