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The main church of Velmej was mostly built in the 18th century, with portions dating from the 13th century. The entrance to the church yard, also containing the village cemetery, is through its bell tower. Most of the interior is covered in frescoes.
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Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
This church sits above Velmej on a spot providing panoramic views of the village and surroundings.
Црква „Св. Богородица Пречиста Ќелија“
A small one-nave medieval church, most likely built in the 14th century. Its frescoes date from the later 16th century.
Црква „Св. Атанасиј“
A newer church on a hill above the village with a large cross built next to it, visible throughout Lešani.
Лешански манастир
This medieval monastery consists of a small church built in 1452, a 1911-built extension church right beside it, and a newer church. It is the only monastery in North Macedonia dedicated to "All Saints" (Сите Светители). The original church was built of stone and limestone and is surrounded by older walls and foundations.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
The Church of Saint George is Zlesti's main village church, containing its cemetery. It was built in the 1890s mainly of stone, perched on a short steep hill above Zlesti.
Злестински манастир
A monastery was established in the early 2000s around the site of the ruins of an early Christian church which today mostly consists of walls and foundations. The monastery's main church, dedicated to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, was completed in 2009.