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North Macedonia

Pelister National Park

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Pelister National Park, National park with glacial lakes in Bitola and Resen, North Macedonia

The park extends across 171.5 square kilometers of the Baba Mountain massif, with elevations ranging from 927 to 2,601 meters above sea level.

Established in 1948 as the first national park in Yugoslavia, Pelister gained protection status due to its extensive Molika pine tree forests.

The name derives from either petlister, referring to the five needles of the Molika pine, or the Greek word peristeri meaning dove.

The park features multiple marked trails, including a 21-kilometer round path from Hotel Molika to Peak Pelister requiring 8.5 hours to complete.

Two glacial lakes known as Pelister Eyes contain endemic species such as the Pelister trout and Pelagonia trout in their waters.

Location: Bitola Municipality

Inception: November 30, 1948

Website: http://park-pelister.com

GPS coordinates: 40.98100,21.19100

Latest update: May 12, 2025 08:34

Historical sites and natural landmarks in North Macedonia

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North Macedonia contains archaeological sites, religious buildings, and natural formations. The country features Bronze Age observatories, Roman ruins, Byzantine churches, Ottoman buildings, and Orthodox monasteries. Natural sites include mountain lakes, waterfalls, caves, and national parks with native species.

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Pelister National Park

Pelister National Park, National park with glacial lakes in Bitola and Resen, North Macedonia

Historical sites and natural landmarks in North Macedonia

Pelister

Church of St. George

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St. Petka Church

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Saint Petka, Malovište

Assumption of Mary Church, Trnovo

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St. Demetrious Church (Štrbovo)

Saint George Church, Magarevo

Saint George Church, Capari

Saint Demetrius Church, Magarevo

St. Nedela Church

Џамија (Крани)

St. Michael the Archangel Church

St. Petka Church

St. Peter's Church

Dormition of the Theotokos Church

St. Demetrious Church

St. Nicholas Church

Church of the Ascension of Christ

Магаревски манастир

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