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The highest peak of the Nidže Mountains, Kajmakčalan reaches a height of 2,521 m (8,271 ft). The frontier between Macedonia and Greece runs across the summit. A battle was fought here as part of the Macedonian Front during World War I between Serbia and Bulgaria; it resulted in a tactical Serbian victory but at a great loss to both sides. A church was built atop the summit in commemoration of the dead Serbian soldiers. An ossuary contains their skulls and other remains.
St. Peter and Paul, known simply as St. Peter or by the name of the peak St. Elijah, is an Eastern Orthodox church on Kajmakčalan peak of the Voras Mountains, near Skočivir in North Macedonia, on the border with Greece. It is part of the Diocese of Prespa and Pelagonia of the Macedonian Orthodox Church.
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Црква „Успение на Пресвета Богородица“
Built on the ruins of a pagan temple, this site is home to traces of multiple basilicas. The main church was built after 1259 but abandoned during the Ottoman era until 1792 when it was first renovated. The church has had its current appearance, inside and out, since about 1879.
Џепане
Also described as Bitola's fortress, Džepane is the site of fortifications built in 1876 under Ottoman rule. The barracks were used in both world wars and suffered some damage but four buildings and their surrounding wall remain standing in good condition today, though the site is essentially open to trespass.
Велушки манастир
Situated on a hillside overlooking the Pelagonia plain, this monastery was established in 1839. The monastery church, a small three-nave church, is dedicated to St George. The grounds also contain a stone bell tower.
Француски воени гробишта
Established in 1923, over 13,000 fallen French soldiers of the Macedonian Front of World War I are buried at this cemetery.
Хераклеа Линкестис
Founded in the middle of the 4th century by Phillip II, father of Alexander the Great, Heraclea Lyncestis ("the city of Hercules on the land of the lynx"; Lyncestis being an ancient moniker for Upper Macedonia, mountains of which are still home to a number of lynx) is one of North Macedonia's most important archaeological sites. While it was founded by ancient Macedonians, most of the ruins that can be seen today date back to the Roman and early Christian periods. Only a relatively small portion of the city has been unearthed including a theatre, two water fountains, a courthouse, baths, a portico, the bishop's palace and two basilicas. One of the more significant features at the site are the mosaics of the big basilica, made in the 5th century. The floor mosaic in the narthex is the most complete presentation of the world as it was understood back then. In the centre of a rectangular field, there is a fountain out of which a grapevine comes (as a symbol of Christ's teachings) and peacocks and deer are gathered around (as symbol of eternal life), meaning if you accept the teaching of Christ, you’ll have eternal life. On the left and on the right there are 5 trees rich with fruits with birds flying around (representing the garden of Eden and the afterlife), and a huge red dog called Kerber (Cerberus) is guarding the entrance. Below the trees, animals like deer are presented attacked and eaten by wild animals (presenting the suffering of the Christian soul in Earthen life). The field is surrounded by water with medallions in which 28 water animals are presented. The mosaic has been made with little stones in 27 different colours (the only “richer” mosaic is found in Pompeii, a wall mosaic made of stones in 32 colours). There is a small museum (no extra fee) on the grounds with a few artifacts (more or less limited to a couple of ancient stone masks) and a nice scale model of the city at its peak. A leisurely stroll around the ruins will take 45–50 minutes.
Зоолошка градина Битола
Opened in 1950, Bitola is home to North Macedonia's second zoo. It houses about 200 animals from about 40 species. Efforts have been made to bring the facilities up to European standards. Covering 2 hectares (5 acres), it is a relatively small zoo.