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St Naum Monastery
Founded in 905
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Image courtesy of © Petar Milošević · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout St Naum Monastery
St Naum founded this monastery in 905 and is buried in its church. Rebuilt over the centuries, it stands on a terrace above the lake, with peacocks in the gardens and beautiful frescoes inside. It is about 30 km south of Ohrid, by road or by boat in summer.
Why it's on our list
- Founded in 905
- Frescoes and peacocks
- By the springs
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with St Naum Monastery before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from St Naum Monastery 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 rank, Deshmoret e Pojskes900 m12 min walk