Opportunities for tourism development in the town of Ohrid

Dimitrov, Slavi and Joldeska, Irina (2026) Opportunities for tourism development in the town of Ohrid. Развитие на българската и европейската икономика – предизвикателства и възможности, 9 (1). pp. 277-287. ISSN 2603-4093

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Abstract

Macedonia appeared on the map of Europe after the collapse of former Yugoslavia in
1991. For many years, its official name was the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, but since
2019, the country has been called the Republic of North Macedonia. The country boasts a particularly favorable tourist and geographical location. Both natural and anthropogenic tourist resources
are diverse. The attractiveness of tourist resources itself is one of the most important elements in the
formation and development of tourist activities. Many tourists visit the lakes, mineral springs and
mountain resorts in the country. The numerous monasteries create good conditions for pilgrimage
tourism along with rural tourism, hunting, fishing, etc. The Republic of Macedonia is home to over
700 cultural and historical monuments, whose number, value, and diversity make an important contribution to the development of cognitive tourism.
The town of Ohrid stands out with its significant cultural and historical heritage. The town’s interesting architecture attracts many tourists, both from the country and abroad. In 1979 and 1980 respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid have been recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Ohrid
is one of only 28 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that have been designated as both a cultural and a
natural heritage site.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Republic of North Macedonia; tourism; Ohrid; UNESCO.
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Economics and Business Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Social Sciences > Other social sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality
Depositing User:	Prof. d-r Irina Joldeska
Date Deposited:	09 Mar 2026 15:23
Last Modified:	09 Mar 2026 15:23
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/11427

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