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It is one of the most important monuments to be found in the country
The Church of Santa Sophia is situated in the city of Ohrid, in the South West of the Republic of Macedonia, on the shores of Lake Ohrid. It is one of the most important monuments to be found in the country. It was built during the Middle Ages and it is very well preserved. Along with the other churches of the city, it is part of the UNESCO world heritage sites, which ¡are protected and preserved. Outside the church, there is a small amphitheater for groups that spend the summer there, and organize sound and light shows on the walls of the church. It was formerly the seat of the Archbishop of Ohrid, but was later converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire invasion.
The interior of the church features beautiful frescos from the eleventh, twelfth and thirteenth centuries that are works of art and cultural gems for the country. Most of the church today dates back to the eleventh century, but additional parts were added later. The church appears on the 1000 dinar notes of Macedonia.
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