Church of Saint Sophia
Ohrid, North Macedonia

Church of Saint Sophia

Type: church / Byzantine architecture

One of the most significant Byzantine churches in the Balkans, built in the 11th century on the foundations of an early Christian basilica. The interior is adorned with an exceptional collection of frescoes from the 11th and 12th centuries, which rank among the most valuable in the world. The church is under UNESCO protection as part of the Ohrid Heritage.

Tickets

Entry: Tickets from ~2.00 EUR
Indicative price — confirm the exact amount before booking.
Tickets can also be purchased on-site.

Admission is paid on-site. A morning visit is recommended for better lighting of the frescoes. Photography is allowed.

Parking nearby

Parking Upper Gate

Parking Upper Gate

Open 24 hours garage/underground 346m to the landmark

Address: 4Q8V+2XV, Ohrid

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Parking Pristanishte

Parking Pristanishte

Open 24 hours garage/underground 451m to the landmark

Address: 4Q6X+WQM, Ohrid

Opening hours:

Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Otopark

Otopark

garage/underground 481m to the landmark

Address: 4Q6X+RWM, Ohrid

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