Located in the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe, Macedonia is best known for its historical leader Alexander the Great and as an ex YU (Yugoslav) republic. However, this small Balkan country has many greater things to offer. Just keep on reading!
The Deepest Underwater Cave
Cave Vrelo is 77 meters (252 feet) deep and holds the record as the deepest underwater cave in the world. Located in the Matka Canyon, on the right bank of the Treska River, it is a real nature’s gift.
Situated only 6 kilometers from the city of Makedonski Brod, the Cave Peshna boasts the larges cave entrance in the whole Balkan. According to speleologists, the attractions opening has the length of 30 meters.
Lake Ohrid is located in the Southwest of Macedonia and in 1979 it was listed as UNESCO World Heritage. The age of the lake is estimated around 4 million years. Crystal clear water, stunningly beautiful nature, Ohrid peals and 200 endemic species are the reasons why you should visit it.
The Cyrillic alphabet was invented in Macedonia and today it is used by several countries for example Serbia, Russia, Macedonia and Bulgaria. The alphabet has two fathers: St. Cyrill and St. Methodious, two brothers who developed it in the 9th century.