Church of St. John at Kaneo
Church of St. John at Kaneo, Orthodox church on Lake Ohrid cliff, North Macedonia.
The Church of St. John at Kaneo features Byzantine architecture with a rectangular base, brick construction, and semicircular arches overlooking Lake Ohrid.
Built in the 13th century before the Ottoman Empire, the church underwent significant reconstruction in the 14th century and fresco restoration in 1964.
The interior walls display religious frescoes depicting Christ Pantocrator in the dome and various saints, including Saint Clement of Ohrid with Saint Erasmus.
Visitors can reach the church through hiking trails from Ohrid town or by taking boat rides across Lake Ohrid to access the clifftop location.
The wooden iconostasis and medieval murals within the church provide documentation of religious art techniques from different historical periods in North Macedonia.
Location: Ohrid Municipality
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Made from material: brick
GPS coordinates: 41.11109,20.78866
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:18
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