Monastery of Saint Naum

The Monastery of Saint Naum is an Eastern Orthodox monastery on the southeastern shore of Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia, founded by Saint Naum around the early 10th century.

Visitors go to see the small church complex with its frescoed interiors and the tomb of Saint Naum, as well as the spring-fed bay and nearby viewpoints over Lake Ohrid. The site is both a religious pilgrimage destination and a popular stop for sightseeing around the lake.

The monastery was established during the period of First Bulgarian Empire rule by Saint Naum and continued as a religious centre through medieval and later periods, preserving frescoes and ecclesiastical architecture.

It is located on the lake shore near the village of Ljubaništa, reachable by road from the city of Ohrid and situated on the lake’s southeastern side.

• Religious significance: The monastery remains an active Eastern Orthodox site and a pilgrimage destination centred on the tomb and relics of Saint Naum.

What to See #

• Church and tomb: The 10th-century church complex contains frescoed interiors and the reliquary area associated with Saint Naum's burial, forming the religious core of the site.
• Bay and springs: The monastery grounds include springs and a small bay on Lake Ohrid known for clear water and birdlife, often used by visitors for short walks and viewpoints.