Category: Events

Meet the Future Archaeologists!

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the National Institution Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and Museum – Ohrid, we organized an educational workshop for school-age children. Through practical and theoretical activities, the students were introduced to the profession of archaeologist, methods of archaeological research, ways of life in the past, and the significance of cultural heritage.

On June 16 and 17, through play and hands-on work, the children got closer to archaeology and the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations.

Perhaps among them are hidden the future guardians and researchers of our cultural treasures.

Behind us is a fulfilling day filled with many smiles, new knowledge and small archaeological discoveries, which sparked curiosity and interest in the rich cultural heritage among the youngest participants.

The project is part of the annual programme supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

300 Years of the Clock Tower in Ohrid – A Symbol of Time and Cultural Heritage

On the occasion of the 300th anniversary of the construction of the Clock Tower in Ohrid, a significant jubilee was marked today – 300 years of the Clock Tower in Ohrid, one of the most recognizable symbols of our city and a silent witness to the centuries that have passed through its streets.

For three centuries, the Clock Tower has been measuring the time of Ohrid – the time of its people, its traditions, its spirituality and cultural development. It is not merely an architectural structure, but a part of the collective memory and identity of the city, a monument that connects us to the past and reminds us of our obligation to preserve this heritage for future generations.

It was declared a cultural monument by Decision of the then Municipal Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments Ohrid on 28.03.1968 (58 years ago).

As the National Institution Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and Museum – Ohrid, an institution dedicated to the protection, research and promotion of cultural heritage, we are proud to be part of this commemoration. Our mission is to preserve these values not only as material testimonies, but as a living part of the spirit of Ohrid.

The Clock Tower in Ohrid, with its simple architecture built by Čavaš Dol Sulejman Aga from Shkodër in 1726, erected above the city marketplace near the Church of St. Mother of God Kamensko in the Deboj locality, has unjustly been neglected over the years.

Our institution has an obligation to monitor the condition of the monument and to prepare an Elaboration for its revaluation with a proposal for a special Protection Regime.

On this occasion, Director Mr. Goran Pačev expressed sincere gratitude to the initiator and to all institutions, associates, experts and citizens who contribute to the preservation of our invaluable heritage.

May this great jubilee serve as a reminder that time passes, but the values we preserve remain to bear witness for us.

Visit of Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković to the Gallery of Icons.

The Macedonian and Croatian delegations, led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and his counterpart Andrej Plenković, today visited the ambient ensemble of the church complex “St. Mother of God Perivlepta” and the Gallery of Icons. They were welcomed by our institution’s Director Goran Pačev and curator Katerina Risteska Velkоska, as well as curator-archaeologist Atanas Kipro, who presented the rich treasury of the Gallery of Icons to the guests.

“From Word to Eternity”

“From Word to Eternity”

On the occasion of marking May 24, the day of the Pan-Slavic educators Saints Cyril and Methodius, at today’s ceremonial academy held at the Church of Saint Sophia in Ohrid, the National Institution Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and Museum – Ohrid organized an appropriate “Exhibition of Original Liturgical Objects from the Icon Collection and Copies of Icons and Frescoes in Honor of the Slavic Educators”.

Counseling on the topic “Museums Uniting the Divided World”

The Association of the Macedonian National Committee of the International Council of Museums (MNK ICOM), as part of its activities marking May 18 – International Museum Day, held its traditional annual Counseling this year on the theme “Museums Uniting the Divided World”, where our institution, represented by Director Mr. Goran Pačev, participated with a presentation titled “Cultural Heritage as a Symbiosis of Slavic Peoples”, showcasing experiences with the Forum of Slavic Cultures – an organization uniting all Slavic countries that share similar cultural activities – on the occasion of receiving the prestigious Živa 2025 award (Best Slavic Heritage Site). Other museums also presented their work, and awards and certificates of appreciation were presented to participants. (Museum of Macedonia, Skopje, May 21, 2026).

Exhibition XXII BIMAS 2025

On May 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM, the XXII BIMAS_2025 exhibition was opened, at the initiative of the Association of Architects of Macedonia (AAM) with president Valentino Konstantinovski and member of the AAM Board of Directors Metodi Hadži Andov, with opening remarks by the Director of the National Institution Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and Museum – Ohrid, Mr. Goran Pačev, and Iva Petrunova, member of the AAM Board of Directors. The exhibition features around fifty panels of architectural works from last year’s XXII BIMAS_2025, presented as a travelling exhibition of projects, completed buildings, interiors and competition entries, displayed in the exhibition space of the Robevci House. The exhibition will remain on display until May 20, 2026.

General Cleanup Weekend 2026

The National Institution Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and Museum – Ohrid voluntarily participated in the largest national ecological campaign in the country, titled “General Cleanup Weekend 2026”, on May 8, 2026 (Friday), with our employees taking part at the sites and courtyards of the memorial houses and museums through joint waste collection and outdoor space maintenance.

Meeting with His Eminence, Metropolitan Mr. Georgi – Debar-Kičevo Eparchy

On 05.05.2026, the National Institution Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and Museum – Ohrid had the honor of welcoming His Eminence, the Metropolitan of the Debar-Kičevo Eparchy, Mr. Georgi. The meeting focused on projects from the Annual Programme of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for 2026, which are to be carried out with the consent and support of the Debar-Kičevo Eparchy, as well as other matters and challenges related to the protection of sacred cultural heritage in the Ohrid region. Special emphasis was placed on their current condition, the need for appropriate interventions, and their promotion to the wider public.

We express our gratitude for the honor bestowed upon us and the interest shown in our dedicated work, with hope for fruitful future cooperation.