Lake Ohrid

Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border between the southwestern Republic of Macedonia and eastern Albania. It is one of Europe's deepest and oldest lakes, preserving a unique aquatic ecosystem with more than 200 endemic species that is of worldwide importance.^[1] The importance of the lake was further emphasized when it was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1979. However, human activity on the lake shores and in its catchment area is resulting in the ecosystem coming under stress.

Seminar on Macedonian Language, Literature ana Culture

Seminar on Macedonian Language, Literature, and Culture The Macedonian Language, Literature, and Culture Seminar is a major annual event that takes place during the month of August in Ohrid. It has a continual history of more than three decades, and has become a famous Slavonic benchmark respected by the whole scientific world. The beginnings of the Seminar, organized by the University St. Cyril and Methodius from Skopje, date back from 1968, the year in which it started its mission committed to the research and dissemination of Macedonian linguistics. In the first Seminar there were only 21 participants from 12 countries. In the subsequent period the interest for taking part in this event was continuously increasing. Thus, in 1978, the 10-anniversary of its establishment, the Seminar was attended by 124 Slavists from 25 countries. The sessions cover the fields of the Macedonian linguistics, philology, literary history, ethnology, folklore, music, art, theatre, and are held by eminent experts from these fields. The Seminar is supplemented by activities such as discussions with members of the Association of Writers, promotions of latest publications, film projections, theatrical performances, visits to festivals, etc. This way the participants have an opportunity for a wider and more diverse communication with the Macedonian language. The participants for the Seminar for Macedonian language, literature, and culture are selected in accordance with the international conventions for cooperation signed between the University "St. Cyril and Methodius" from Skopje and the other universities from abroad. Those who attend the Seminar are given the opportunity to continue studying Macedonian language in their home countries, since the courses on Macedonian language and literature are instructed and taught in university departments of more than 20 countries worldwide.

Nightlife in Ohrid

Ohrid is known as the little dance Mecca of Eastern Europe.

If you're an all night party animal you've definitly come to the right place.

Ohrid boasts some of the best night clubs in Eastern Europe, and the city attracts tourists from all over the world

If you want to party until the morning hours Ohrid is definitly the place to be.

From bars, clubs, even beach raves, Ohrid's nightlife is sure to accomodate all of your party needs.

All of the nightclubs are located within a short cab ride away from eachother, and taxis are cheap.

With a very vibrant nightlife Ohrid is an undisputed party paradise

Spend the night partying and the day taking a swim and exploring this beautiful historic town.