Ohrid is a city on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia. It has about 42,000 inhabitants, making it the seventh largest city in the country. The city is the seat of Ohrid municipality. Ohrid is notable for having once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and is referred to as the Macedonian Jerusalem. The city is rich in picturesque houses and monuments, and tourism is predominant. It is located southwest of Skopje, west of Resen and Bitola, and east of Elbasan and Tirana in Albania. A town of vast history and heritage, it was made a UNESCO heritage site in 1980.
Ohrid is without a doubt the jewel in Macedonia's crown. Nestled between high mountains up to 2.800m and Lake Ohrid, it is not only a place of historic magnificence but also of outstanding natural beauty.
The natural beauty of Ohrid's surrounding countryside and turquoise water of the Lake Ohrid have made the city an internationally popular summer vacation destination.In Ohrid there are unique bays, beaches, submarine areas and rich vegetation. Numerous bars and restaurants line the waterfront and the old town, offering everything from pizza to local specialties.Due to its beauty, natural as well as man-made, its rich history and its Mediterranean climate which just invites you to ease you mind, relax and savor the moment, this little town that in supreme tranquility rests on the coast of Lake Ohrid has become one of the most sought after European tourist resorts.