Fun Facts About Beautiful Macedonia

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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.

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Cave Vrelo – Gorski kotar Croatia SAVE 20% on entry tickets with www.gorskikotarcard.com Formed in limestone almost 4 million years ago, the cave is rich in various cave formations, such as stalagmites and stalactites. The cave was accidentally discovered in the 1950s during the construction of the Bajer accumulation lake. There is a mountain spring running through the cave that, besides giving the cave a fairytale appeal, also floods the cave during particularly rainy periods. The cave is a home to numerous species of animals such as cave spiders, butterflies and bats. Vrelo is the only cave in Europe that is accessible to everyone, including children, elderly and wheelchair. This is due to the cave’s step free mild terrain. It is only a short car ride away from the Adriatic, making it a perfect destination for a day trip. With soothing shade and cool temperatures, Vrelo offers a much needed relief during sun-drenched summer months. In addition to cave exploration, you can spend the day enjoying the wonderful Bajer lake on a ferry, or visit the picturesque village of Fužine where people celebrate New Year at noon. Full price before discount: *adults – 30,00 kn *child – 25,00 kn #gorskikotar #croatia #Fuzine #gorskikotarcard #gorskikotaradventure #croatifulloflife #epicweekincroatia #fun #walk #croatia🇭🇷 #explorecroatia #discovercroatia #discovergorskikotar #exploregorskikotar #cave #cavevrelo #nature

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The Biggest Cave Entrance

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.

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The Oldest Lake

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.

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The Home To The Cyrillic Alphabet

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.