Introducing Sveti Naum
The magnificent grounds of the Sveti Naum monastery, near the Albanian border 29km south of Ohrid, are a real treat. The grounds are patrolled by peacocks and contain the source of Lake Ohrid’s water. The beautiful 17th-century Church of Sveti Naum (admission 100MKD) rises on a hill above the lake, surrounded by the buildings of the Hotel Sveti Naum, which has taken over the historic monastery complex.
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The original church of the Holy Archangels was built in 900 by St Naum, and the saint himself is buried here. They say that you can still hear his heartbeat if you put your ear on his tomb inside the chapel. The monastery grounds also offer a view of the Albanian town of Pogradec across the lake. In the summer months you can take a half-hour boat trip from the monastery to the bubbling springs that feed Lake Ohrid (€1 to €5 per person depending on party size).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: My Balkans route
by everbrite 17 August 2011
I don't think it is possible to go from Shkodra to Ohrid directly. Most like you will need to pass through Tirane but half a day there…
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Re: Lake Ohrid and Albania
by ftb 01 August 2011
I took a taxi, I had a driver recommended to me here on this site and he was FABULOUS. He charged us 60 Euros round trip from Ohrid,…
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Re: Hotel at the Sveti Naum monastery
by sjpdg 21 July 2011
Thanks for that both - I'll report back if I get to the bubbling waters or (less likely!) early-morning monastic prayers Sara
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