Place to Visit
1) Church of St. Petka
It is an orthodox church dedicated to St Petka. It is located on the west bank of the river "Crni Drim". In fact, this small church, which belongs to the present day and is actively used, can be visited on your way to the other locations mentioned above. Number 1 on the map
2) Dr. Nikola Nezlobinski Museum
It was founded in 1928 by Dr Nikola Nezlobinski. Initially, it had a small zoological collection, which today consists of his personal collection of various insects, birds, fish and frozen animals from the Ohrid-Prespa region. Later it was enriched with archaeological and other artefacts. This museum, which is quite old and small, is actually in need of maintenance. Still, you may want to drop by for your curious child or spouse. Entrance fee is 150MKD for adults and 75MKD for children. Closed on Mondays. Number 2 on the map
3) Miladinov Brothers Memorial House
Dimitar and Konstantin Miladinov are two brothers from Strugala. They are known for laying the foundations of the Macedonian national revival. They were poets, bards and activists of the Bulgarian national movement during the period in Ottoman Macedonia. The memorial house is the house where they were born and grew up. The brothers are famous for assembling an important collection of folk songs. Every year in August there is an international festival in their honour, the Struga Poetry Evening. Number 3 on the map
4) Mustafa Pasha Mosque
It is located on the eastern bank of the river "Crni Drim". Mosque from the late Ottoman period. In the garden of the mosque there are some old graves. Near the mosque you can find the remains of an Ottoman bath and the monument of the Revolution. Number 4 on the map
5) Halveti Hayati Hasan Tekje
This mosque is on the east side of the Crni Drim river, a little further east than the Mustafa Pasha Mosque. Between these two mosques you can find the remains of a bathhouse. The Halveti Hayati Tekje is one of the examples of Ottoman architecture in Struga. The Tekje was founded in the early 18th century by Hasan Baba, who was in the Ottoman high administration, and was built of five rooms in the shape of a letter. Number 5 on the map
6) Church of Saint George
It is an orthodox cathedral church in the centre of Struga and dates back to the mid-13th century. Until the 19th century it was renovated several times and has survived to the present day. It also has a small gallery with icons from the 13th to the 19th century, including the famous icon of St Gjorgji. Number 6 on the map
7) Wooden Bridge
"Crni Drim" is a bridge over the river that you can use to take photos and is not exactly wooden. As an alternative to this place, you can also consider the next location. Number 7 on the map
8) Struga Dam - The Crn Drim Quay
This river, which flows from Lake Ohrid and divides Struga into two, flows through the city. So much so that it then makes a long journey through the entire Struga valley to the Adriatic Sea. The Struga Dam, built at the first point flowing from Lake Ohrid, was built in 1961. It is especially popular to walk in this neighbourhood and take photos. If you come in the summer season and want to swim in the lake, you can also visit Male Beach in the immediate vicinity. The beach covers an area stretching along the park right next to the central park. We have associated it with a black beach icon on the map. Number 8 on the map
Places to Food & Drink
1) Castello
It is a place where you can eat delicious pizzas with a nice atmosphere by the river. The prices are around 100-150MKD for beers and 300MKD for large pizzas. You can choose to eat pizza in Strugada. It can be busy during the season, if this place is full, the alternative is the place called "Pizza Angela". Number 1 on the map
2) ANTIKA Restaurant
A restaurant on the banks of the river Drim, where you can prefer traditional Balkan dishes. The prices here are also quite reasonable. Number 2 on the map
3) Relax Caffe
The last place we will recommend actually has the most beautiful view. It is located both by the river and at the bottom of Lake Ohrid. For this reason, we can say that it is one of the best cafes in Struga. If you just want to have a drink and maybe support it with a light dessert or appetiser, we recommend you to choose this place. Number 3 on the map