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On an elevation above the village of Rožden, this church was built in 1872 and frescoed in 1874. It was built of stone and features a large porch on one side. The church is in rough condition with the surrounding grass and trees overgrown.
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Витолишки манастир
Despite having only 170 residents, Vitolište is the largest village in the Mariovo region. It contains this monastery built in the 1870s, with its church dedicated to Saint Elijah. The interior frescoes are rich and were completed in 1881. With the vast depopulation of the area, maintenance on these frescoes has not been sufficient. In the village itself is another notable church dedicated to Saint Athanasius with its tall white bell tower, surrounded by the historic residential architecture of the village.
Црква „Св. Димитрија“
While this Mariovo village has been deserted for decades now, its main church was restored in the late 1990s. It is a small church built in the 19th century, featuring frescoes covering the entirety of its walls and a colourful ceiling. The rest of the village is in ruin, a sight in itself.
A three-day festival occurring in late May or early June is held in one of the country's best-suited locations for off-roading experiences, Mariovo.
Мариовски манастир
Established in 1095 by a relative of Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos, this monastery dedicated to Saint Nicholas is one of the country's oldest-surviving. The current church dates from 1266 and is similar in appearance to the Church of Saint Sofia in Ohrid, both large churches with cathedral appearances. The monastery predates the village it sits within and has had a long history of monastic life that survives today. The church's frescoes were painted five years after the construction was completed. The icons within mostly date from the 19th century. Aside from being home to this significant monastery, Manastir is also home to the annual Mariovo Off-Road Experience festival occurring in late spring.
Камен мост (Зовиќ)
A single-arch stone bridge crosses the Gradeška River, forming quite a picturesque scene. A bridge has existed at this spot for centuries, but it was wooden until the 1950s, when it collapsed as a herd of oxen were crossing. The villagers then decided to reconstruct it in stone. Saint George is painted on its underside. It has been featured in Macedonian films.
Црква „Св. Атанасиј“
The oldest church of Zovikj, this one was built in the 17th century but it is smaller than the village's main church. It sits upon a hill beside the village that provides a view above it, including the Stone Bridge. Inside the church are some significant icons.