Kališta Monastery, Orthodox monastery near Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia
The monastery complex includes a central church, residential buildings, and a cave church built into the cliffs above Lake Ohrid's northwestern shore.
Dating from the 14th century, the cave church within the monastery holds frescoes from the 15th century depicting religious scenes and Orthodox saints.
The monastery functions as the summer residence for Archbishop Naum, the highest official in the Macedonian Orthodox Church's Holy Synod.
Located 5 kilometers from Struga, visitors need to obtain permission from the monastery staff to access the cave church for a fee of 120 MKD.
The monastery features two distinct worship spaces: a main church at ground level and a hidden cave church reached by climbing steep stairs.
Location: Kališta
GPS coordinates: 41.14417,20.65000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 05:40
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