Church of St. Sophia, Ohrid
Св. Софија
The 11th-century cathedral of the Archbishopric of Ohrid, which preserves a large number of 11th- to 14th-century Byzantine frescoes. It is one of the most important buildings of the medieval Balkans.
During the Ottoman era the church was converted into a mosque. Its frescoes were covered in lime, which preserved them, and after restoration in the 20th century they were brought back to light. The Virgin and Apostles frescoes in the semicircular apse are especially precious. The church has excellent acoustics, and the summer arts festival holds concerts here. Admission costs about 100 denars. It sits below the Old Town, a 2-minute walk from the lakeshore.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Robevi Family House
- National Workshop for Handmade Paper
- Church of St. Mary Peribleptos & Icon Gallery
- Ancient Theatre of Ohrid
- Plaošnik (St. Clement & Panteleimon)
- Upper Gate, Ohrid
- Samuel's Fortress
- Lake Ohrid Boat Tours