I saw this little hand painted sign "plaoshnik" and thought "what's that?" So I walked up a little hill to be greeted with an amazing archeological site, and a beautiful church. Church of Sveti Kliment circa 11th C. Apparently he founded the Cyrillic alphabet which is used for the Macedonian language. Well worth a visit and then just up the... More

Standing in the courtyard of the Plaoshnik one can get a true sense of history unfolding. In the restored church building one can see the more or less current. All around one is surrounded by archeological digs which are still in progress and are from the first centuries after Christ. In front is a view of the lake. One has... More

Saint Clement of Ohrid was a medieval Saint from Ohrid, scholar, writer and enlightener of the Slavs. He was the most prominent disciple of Saints Cyril and Methodius and is often associated with the creation of the Glagolitic and Cyrillic alphabets, especially their popularisation among Christianised Slavs. He was the founder of the Ohrid Literary School and is considered as... More

Still a lot of archeological work to be done before completing the whole place - it is very good place to visit

I did both, and at night was rewarded by the beautiful moasics on the door and tower (photos) in utter peace. The sun had gone, and only two illicit lovers shared the complex with me. Exhilarating find. Then, on Sunday Monrning, I entered at the end of mass, and was able to watch the ceremony in which they break, bless,... More

St. Kliment of Plaoshnik is worth the short walk up to see the view which is spectacular. The church (admission fee) has been heavily reworked and renovated over the centuries and it sits on a site that is currently being archaeologically examined.

On the top of the hill, right over St.Kaneo and under King`s Samuil castle, you will find Plaosnik, the place where the first university was established. Today there is a church and a lot of mosaics and historical artifacts and for the lovers of nature there is a great view of Ohrid and the lake. Actually one of the places... More

Along with the great view of the Lake, this Monastery offers an enormous archaeological site all around it. The remnants of many ancient Macedonian settlements are layered on top of each other all over the area, and are being excavated and put on display daily. The church itself was built in 2001 on top of the Foundation of an ancient... More

Rebuilt in 2001 over top of the foundations of an ancient monastery, this church has one of the most beautiful views of the Ohrid Lake. Many archaeological remains surround the church, where generations of settlers have lived. Many of the ruins are on display and can be seen for free. Highly recommended