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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.
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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.
Црква „Св. Никола“
Built in 1862, this is the main church for the village and contains the village cemetery in its courtyard. It features a long porch and a detached bell tower. It suffered damage in World War I but was subsequently restored. Inside the church is an engraved tile from the date of its construction. Notably, the engraving states the name of the village to be "Bzoikj".
Чебренски манастир
Within the historical village of Čebren beside the Crna (Black) River, it is now within the boundaries of the village of Zovikj. Founded in the 15th century, at its height it was a leading center of education with a rich library. It is now essentially abandoned with no monastic life, but it is a tourist attraction and various attempts are made at upkeep. Sitting on a sprawling site, it contains two churches as well as living quarters. The main church is dedicated to Saint Demetrius of Solun; it was built in the 15th century and its iconostasis dates from this time. The other small, single-nave church is dedicated to the Ascension of Christ and was built in the 16th century on a hill. The frescoes of these churches are in varying condition.