Таjната на Охридскиот Бисер

Таjната на Охридскиот Бисер

For English click here. ♣     ♣     ♣ Бисерот е симбол на убавина, љубов, брак, богатство, невиност и совршенство. Бисерите, со нивниот топол внатрешен сјај, низ историјата биле едни од најценетите и најпосакувани накити. Безбројни референци за бисерите можат да бидат најдени во религиите и митологијата од најрани времиња, па до денес. Античките Египјани [...]

The secret of the Ohrid Pearl

The secret of the Ohrid Pearl

The pearl is a symbol of beauty, love, marriage, clean, wealth, virginity and perfection. Throughout history, the pearl, with its warm inner glow, has been one of the most highly prized and wanted gems. Countless references to the pearl can be found in the religions and mythology from the earliest times. The ancient Egyptians were buried [...]

The Highest Town on the Balkan

The Highest Town on the Balkan

There are some places where no matter of the technological development you can still see and feel the tradition. People are living in a modern way on one side and adapting to the nature on the other. Lying on the western side of the mountain edge, spread in amphitheatrical shape, the small mountain town Krusevo [...]

The Ancient Theater in Ohrid

The Ancient Theater in Ohrid

There is something fascinating in all those remains of buildings from the ancient period. Every little stone found in this places is a witness to so many events, part of the history. Most of the ancient cities had their own theaters. When tourists are visiting Ohrid and they see the theater a common question is: "Is [...]

Haunted houses in Ohrid

Haunted houses in Ohrid

I took my sоn on a walk trough the city searching for old houses. When I told him where we are going his conclusion was that we will visit the old part of the city. He always likes to walk up the hill to the Fortress and listen to the stories and legends of ancient [...]

Wood-carving Part 1

Wood-carving Part 1

Woodcarving is an art that has been telling stories for centuries. Every moment spent, every move with the chisel to create this art has its own special meaning. Filled with love and emotions trough the hands of the woodcarver every piece of wood comes alive conveying how important the heritage is. It’s not only the [...]

Timeless place

Timeless place

За македонски јазик кликнете тука. There is a hidden place in the narrow cobbled streets that is waiting as a portal to take you on a trip through time. Welcome to the National Workshop for Hand-made Paper. On this trip you will be warmly welcomed by Ljupco Panevski or his son Nino and, occasionally, other members [...]

Безвременско катче

For English click here Постои едно скриено катче во тесните калдрмени улички кое стои таму како портал кој Ве носи на патување во едно друго време. Добре дојдовте во Националната работилница за рачно произведена хартија. На ова патување топло ќе бидете пречекани од господинот Љупчо Паневски или неговиот син Нино, некогаш и други членови од [...]

Balkan’s Јеrusalem

Balkan’s Јеrusalem

When I saw the today's one-word prompt Saintly there was no doubt what should I write about. I just hope I will not become boring writing so often about my city. Ohrid is called the Balkan's Jerusalem because of the numerous churches that have been standing here for centuries. There is a very known legend about [...]

15 minutes from the center

15 minutes from the center

Everyday life with its routine often leads to monotony. Sometimes it's enough just to make a small walk outside the hustle of the city. Your mood will change rapidly in positive way and you will be filled with energy. It works for me at least. For me that walk is in part of the city [...]