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One of the more historically significant villages of this area, Cer has one of the more impressive churches. Dedicated to St Nicholas, it was built in the mid-19th century and its iconostasis was done in 1839. Its yard contains a bell tower and the village cemetery.
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Спомен-гробница на Христо Узунов
On 24 April 1905, Hristo Uzunov and his band of rebels, after a long and uneven battle against the Ottomans, took their own lives in the village of Cer so as not to be captured alive. A memorial containing the remains of the revolutionaries was erected on the exact site. There is a church dedicated to St Athanasius nearby, built in 1863.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
Saint George is the main church of Malo Crsko, situated between it and Golemo Crsko. It was built in 1848 of stone and is among the larger churches in the area. The village also has a small, charming church dedicated to Saint Nedela in the forest outside the village.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
Belica is a village with much traditional Macedonian architecture. Its main church was built in 1867 and its contains icons done by noted painter Dičo Zograf of the Debar school. The church was renovated in celebration of its 150th anniversary.
Кичевски манастир
This monastery, dedicated to the Immaculate Mother of God (Sveta Bogorodica Prečista), was established in 1316, though most of the present monastery dates to the 19th century. One of the best-known sites of Kičevo, it is the spiritual center of this region and a notable Macedonian monastery. Within the village of Manastirsko Dolenci, it is situated on Cocan Mountain. The icons of the church were done by noted painter Dičo Zograf in the mid-1800s. The annual feast day for the Holy Mother on September 21 draws many visitors to the monastery. Aside from the main church, there is also a smaller church dedicated to Saint Nicholas. The monastery also features a space for non-Christians to worship; thus it is a place of importance for all.
Китино Кале
Kičevo's fortress ruins. Located on a prominent hill in the city center, not much remains of the fortress and the area is now a park. It dates to the Bronze and Iron ages and was used until around 1850 during Ottoman rule when it ceased to be used by authorities and locals were allowed to use the stone from the fortress to build buildings elsewhere. Its elevated location provides a good view above the city. There is also a memorial ossuary on Kitino Kale as well as other small monuments.
Црква „Св. Петар и Павле“
The main church of the city, Saints Peter and Paul was built in 1907 atop foundations of an older church. The front of the church has a prominent bell tower.