St Nicholas Church - Mavrovo
Historic church in Mavrovo, North Macedonia, built in 1850, often partially submerged in Mavrovo Lake depending on rainfall.

šŸ“œ Abandoned Macedonian Orthodox church in Mavrovo, North Macedonia, built in 1850 and partially submerged in Mavrovo Lake since 1953.šŸ” Located in Mavrovo village, on the shore of Mavrovo Lake, within Mavrovo National Park.

Why Go

🌊 Unique partially submerged church, accessible by land during droughts.
šŸ›ļø Historical significance with icons painted by Dicho Zograf.
šŸžļø Scenic location overlooking Mavrovo Lake and Bistra Mountains.
🚶 Easy access to the premise when not submerged.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Roofless and interior destroyed.
šŸ’§ May be fully submerged depending on rainfall, limiting access.

Tips

ā˜€ļø Best visited during summer or drought periods for land access.
⛪ A new church of Saint Nicholas was built nearby in 1996, using stones from the old church.
šŸ–¼ļø Original icons and religious objects moved to a new church

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