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Car Samoil's Castle
The emphatically restored, 10th-century Car Samoil's Castle, on the town's heights, looks less interesting inside than its exterior suggests, but there are splendid views over the Old Town and Ohrid Lake from the crenellated walls and towers.
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Classical Amphitheatre
Ohrid's Classical Amphitheatre was first built around the time of the birth of Christ, and wasn't fully uncovered until 1984. The amphitheatre was originally built for plays and oratory, but in the late Roman era the first 10 rows were pulled out and replaced with a wall, so the theatre could be used as an arena for bloodspots. Its original purpose has been restored and the amphitheatre is used for Summer Festival performances.
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National Museum
A great example of 19th-century Macedonian architecture is the 1827 National Museum. The museum collection is divided into the Robev Residence, which houses an archaeological display, and the Urania Residence with an ethnographic display. Both rooms make for an interesting hour of exploring Macedonia's history.
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Sveta Sofija
Further up Car Samoil is the grandiose 11th-century church of Sveta Sofija, originally built as a cathedral. The frescoes are extremely well preserved thanks to having been whitewashed during the church's days as a mosque. An English-speaking guide is usually on hand.
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Sveti Bogorodica Bolnička
Sveti Bogorodica Bolnička, near the lower gate of the town wall, was originally a hospital church. In times of plague people wanting to enter Ohrid were quarantined here for up to 40 days before being allowed into the town.
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Sveti Jovan at Kaneo
Follow the signs for Sveti Jovan at Kaneo along the winding streets. This amazing little 13th-century church will appear before you on the cliffs above the lake. The unusual half-folded umbrella roof of the dome indicates that there was an Armenian influence in its design - this is a distinct feature of Armenian churches.
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Sveti Kliment
Continue towards the Upper Gate (Gorna Porta) to the gorgeous, 13th-century Sveti Kliment, patterned inside with vividly restored frescoes of biblical scenes. Opposite this church is an icon gallery.
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Sveti Kliment i Pantelejmon
Go up through the park towards the newly built Sveti Kliment i Pantelejmon, standing next to the remains of Ohrid's oldest church of the same name. The foundations of the 5th-century basilica with their intricate mosaics are on display in front of the new church. The foundations of a 4th-century church close by have been covered with a roof on pylons to show the original roofline.
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Sveti Nikola Bolnički
Sveti Nikola Bolnički was one of two hospital churches. In times of plague people wanting to enter Ohrid were quarantined here for up to 40 days before being allowed into the town. It boasts delicate frescoes.
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