The ancient city of Ohrid, situated on the shore of lake Ohrid, has for many years been a center and a true pearl of Macedonia and has gathered more than a thousand tourists.
Because of the large number of churches it is called European Jerusalem.
Ohrid and Ohrid Lake are listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list as a monument of culture and nature and its one of the most visited Macedonia sightseeing places.
Also the city has many festivals that are held every year,Ohrid Lake represents one of the most beautiful lakes in the Balkans, the largest depth of 286 meters is measured between the villages Pestani and Trpejca, about 5 km from the lake shore.
The lake is located at an altitude of 695 meters, the maximum water transparency is about 22 meters, that its very appealing for every tourist group that goes on balkan tour and likes scuba diving.
Lake Ohrid is located in the southwestern part of the Republic of Macedonia.