Old Town

Ohrid, North Macedonia

The historic hilltop core of Ohrid, home to churches and the ancient theatre.

Places in Old Town

The Lion Offers traditional Macedonian food, tapas, and international fusion dishes.
Old Town wine bars Wine bars within the historic hilltop old town, near the churches and ancient theatre.
Ohrid ancient theatre An ancient theatre in the Old Town reflecting Ohrid's millennia of layered history.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the lake, though the Old Town's churches and museums are worth visiting year-round.
Getting around: Ohrid's Old Town, including Kaneo Beach, is compact and walkable, climbing steeply up toward the fortress.
Currency: Macedonian Denar (ден)
Language: Macedonian and Albanian. English is spoken in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Ohrid's dining scene continues drawing on its lake's distinctive local trout and belvica fish, with restaurants like The Lion blending traditional Macedonian food, tapas, and international fusion dishes for a growing visitor base seeking the lake's UNESCO heritage.

Kaneo Beach area — The lakeside area home to the iconic Church of St. John at Kaneo.
Lake promenade — The waterfront promenade along Lake Ohrid.