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Photo: Kiril Simeonovski, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The first classes in the newly-standardized Macedonian language were held in Podvis on 23 September 1943, just ten days after the area was liberated in World War II. The school building today, however, sits in ruins in the largely depopulated village.
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Црква „Св. Атанасиј“
This main church of the village was constructed in 1845 and its frescoes were completed in 1902. The charming small church had its icons done by an artist from Lazaropole, noted for its religious artists.
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.
Кнежински манастир
This monastery complex, on Mount Bistra, dates to the 11th or 12th centuries, evidenced by ruins on the site today. Dedicated to Saint George, the original monastery caught fire in the 18th century and was soon abandoned. It wasn't until 1973 that it was brought back to life and construction of a new monastery began. The main church was completed in 2007. The grounds also contain two water sources which are said to having healing properties.
Црква „Успение на Пресвета Богородица“
The main church of the mountain village of Klenoec is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and built in the 19th century. It is among the larger churches of the area and its iconostasis was done in 1913. The church yard also contains a tall cross and a bell tower, easily accessible and providing views of the surroundings from its top. Also notable in Klenoec is its monument to the National Liberation War. Many villages have a monument dedicated to this, however Klenoec's has a unique design.
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.
Музеј „Западна Македонија во НОБ“
This museum showcases the history of western Macedonia in the 19th century, the Ilinden Uprising, and the National Liberation War of World War II. It opened in 1980 in a historic building dating from 1892 that was used by partisans in the National Liberation War. The collection includes authentic weapons, flags, and more.