Rapeš – Rapesh – Рапеш This village located in the Mariovo region in southwestern Macedonia is about 36 kilometers east of Bitola on the eastern slope of Selečka (Selechka) Mountain close to the Black River (Crna Reka). There are three necropolises in Rapesh from the Iron Age: Karanka (Каранка), Slamite […]
Saint Nicholas – Свети Никола (Sveti Nikola) in Gradešnica (Gradeshnitsa) Following the main road into the village of Gradešnica leads you to the center plaza where you will find the church and a zadruga (general store). We parked in front of the store and went inside hoping to buy some […]
The Village of Staravina – Село Старавина Thе village of Staravina located in the Mariovo region in southwestern Macedonia is about 51 kilometers east of Bitola northern slopes of the Nidze Mountains. The Nidze Mountains form part of the border with Greece and the highest peak is Kajmakčalan (Kajmakchalan). Wonderful […]
The Village of Gradešnica – Градешница (Gradeshnitsa) The village of Gradešnica (Gradeshnitsa), located in the Mariovo region in southwestern Macedonia is about 55 kilometers east of Bitola and at the Gradeshka canyon and river. At the entrance to the village you will find the 15th century church dedicated to St. […]
