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Name:
St. Archangel Michael cave church
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Category:
Church, ruined church, chapel, temple
Religion:
Orthodox
World heritage:
no
Description:
The cave church dedicated to Archangel Michael was built in the natural caves high in the rocks in one of the most beautiful areas on the west coast of Lake Ohrid, above the village of Radozda. Saint Archangel Michael cave church got today’s architectural look in the 14th century when also it was decorated inside with fresco painting. The little church is unique and from locals you will learn that at the time of the first and Second World War, the locals were hiding in the church and thus avoided the bombings, which were often due to village closeness to the Albanian border.
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Location
Address:
City:
Radozda
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Country:
FYROM
Territorial unit:
Macedonia
Latitude:
41.1046
Longitude:
20.6319
Elevation:
729.55
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Additional information
Accessibility:
Average
Availability:
Unscheduled visit
Condition:
Average
Attractiveness:
Low
Particularity:
City attractiveness:
Local
City services:
Insufficient
Thematic routes:
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Holiday tourism
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