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Bay of Bones

Museum on the water·Gradište·€

Prehistoric pile dwellings

About Bay of Bones

At the Bay of Bones, about 15 km south of Ohrid, archaeologists found thousands of wooden piles from a prehistoric settlement built over the water. Part of it has been reconstructed as a museum on a platform over the lake, with a small Roman fort on the hill above.

Why it's on our list

  • Pile dwellings
  • Museum on the water
  • Roman fort above

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bay of Bones before you go.

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