Samuel´s Fortress

The Ohrid fortress is one of the largest still-preserved medieval fortifications in the Republic of Macedonia. During Samuel's reign (976-1014), and after his successor's reign until 1018, Ohrid was the capital of the first state of Medieval Macedonia. Before and after Samuel and his successors this fortress was destroyed and later rebuilt. With Samuel's guidance, the medieval Ohrid became a true metropolis. Its strength, in addition to serving as the city's defense against enemies, was also to be a populated area. The ruins are well preserved if we're talking about the walls and the views of the village, or the lake.