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Church of St John at Kaneo
Ohrid’s postcard view

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Image courtesy of © Cacar60 · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Church of St John at Kaneo
St John the Theologian at Kaneo stands alone on a rocky point above the lake, below the old town. Reach it along the cliffside boardwalk from the beach or down the lanes from Plaošnik, and come at sunset. A small fee is charged to go inside.
Why it's on our list
- 13th century
- Clifftop setting
- Best at sunset
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Church of St John at Kaneo before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Church of St John at Kaneo are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank1.1 km14 min walk