Monastery of Saint Naum
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The Monastery of Saint Naum (Macedonian: Манастир „Свети Наум“) is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in North Macedonia, named after the medieval Bulgarian[1] writer and enlightener Saint Naum who founded it.[2] It is situated along Lake Ohrid, 29 kilometres (18 mi) south of the city of Ohrid, within the boundary of the village of Ljubaništa.
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Order | Macedonian Orthodox |
Established | 905 |
Diocese | Diocese of Debar and Kičevo |
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Founder(s) | Saint Naum |
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Location | Ohrid Municipality |
Coordinates | 40°54′50″N 20°44′25.8″E |
Public access | yes |
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The Lake Ohrid area, including St Naum, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Macedonia.[3]