St. Demetrius of Solun Cathedral in Bitola, North Macedonia

St. Demetrius of Solun Cathedral in Bitola, North Macedonia

Saint Demetrius or Saint Dimitrij Church in Bitola, North Macedonia, built in 1830, still has services every Sunday. The church was built in the 19th century at that time under the special approval of the Ottoman Empire. It’s near Magnolia Square.

Ruins of Heraclea Lycentis near Bitola, North Macedonia

Ruins of Heraclea Lycentis near Bitola, North Macedonia

Heraclea Lycentis is an ancient city founded in the 4th century BC by Phillip II of Macedon and later ruled by the Romans in the 2nd century BC. The Heraclea Lycentis ruins are just a few kilometers or a little over a mile away from Bitola.

Exploring the City of Bitola, North Macedonia in the Balkans

Exploring the City of Bitola, North Macedonia in the Balkans

Located in the southwestern part of North Macedonia, just a stone’s throw away from the Greek border, lies the charming city of Bitola. Known as the “city of consuls,” Bitola is one of the country’s oldest and most culturally significant cities.