National Workshop for Handmade Paper
Национална работилница за рачна изработка на хартија
A small workshop near St. Sophia where you can watch medieval handmade papermaking demonstrated and see a replica Gutenberg-style printing press
The shopkeeper makes paper by hand using traditional methods, explaining the history of Slavic script and printing. You can try pressing prints yourself. The shop sells handmade paper, prints of old Cyrillic letters and prints of engravings, making it a distinctive souvenir. Entry is free, a visit takes about 20 minutes, and it fits well into a plan together with St. Sophia and the Robevi House.
Opening hours
About 09:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Robevi Family House
- Church of St. Mary Peribleptos & Icon Gallery
- Church of St. Sophia, Ohrid
- Lake Ohrid Boat Tours
- Upper Gate, Ohrid
- Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
- Plaošnik (St. Clement & Panteleimon)
- Ohrid Old Bazaar & Old Plane Tree