Ohrid Macedonia Castle

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(833) · Historical landmark in Ohrid, North Macedonia
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Samuel's Fortress is a fortress in the old town of Ohrid, North Macedonia. It was the capital of the First Bulgarian Empire during the rule of Tsar Samuel of …

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Mar 8, 2025
I have nothing against the place but having visited today, I didn't stay long because the woman who sold me my ticket was extremely rude. As other sites nearby accepted Euros I asked if I could pay i…Full review by Matt R
Dec 9, 2024
It’s a long hot walk up and it wasn’t worth the effort or entry fee. Nice view but nothing particularly special, lot of walls, rough grass and no sense of it’s history.Full review by Trpvsr
Oct 28, 2024
The fort is at the top of the hill in Ohrid and offers some spectacular views of the town and the lake from the top of the turrets. The entry was MKD150 for a foreigner (about £2), which was fair en…Full review by Neil S

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Construction completed:4th century B.C.
Type:Castle

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What opening hours is it for visiting the castle?
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Everyday 09 -18
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