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Built on a hillside above the village in 1873, the Church of Saint Nicholas is a smaller church and capped by a dome.
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Црква „Св. Петар и Павле“
The oldest and main church of the village, it was built in 1844. The church is large with a front porch and a freestanding domed bell tower. Its frescoes were done in 1845 through 1851 by noted artist and Tresonče native Dičo Zograf.
Алилица
Located between the mountains of Bistra and Stogovo, and immediately beside the Tresonče River, this cave is 4 km east of the village center. There are three legends surrounding the origins of its name. The cave is tight and features a rather small opening.
Црква „Св. Илија“
Another significant 19th-century church painted inside by Dičo Zograf in a depopulated but charming Mijak village. Selce's main church, Saint Elijah has one large dome as well as a taller bell tower above its front side. Its façade features three arches.
Црква „Воведение на Пресвета Богородица“
Rosoki is another depopulated Mijak village that receives visitors in the summer months and other holidays. Its main church was built in 1835 in the centre of the village and painted by Dičo Zograf. The church is white on the exterior and features a prominent bell tower with a pointed roof.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
Like Galičnik, Lazaropole also had a large population at the turn of the 19th century but saw immense depopulation over the following decades until it became virtually deserted. Also like Galičnik, many of its families return during summer and other holidays. It is spread out on a flatter area and one of its most significant buildings is the Church of St George, easily one of the most impressive village churches in the country. Built in 1841, it was frescoed by Dičo Zograf. The church is large, sitting within a walled, hilltop courtyard that features a detached three-section bell tower. The church has a large dome over the rear section. Also in the courtyard is the grave of writer and revivalist Gjurčin Kokaleski.
Галичник
On the slopes Mount Bistra, noted for its historic architecture, rich culture, and interesting landscape, is Galičnik. The village was a bustling town of sheepherders a century ago, but is now virtually deserted, its population having fled for work opportunities abroad decades ago. Notable Macedonians such as Gjorgji Pulevski, one of the first authors to argue the existence of a Macedonian ethnicity, and Aleksandar Sarievski, a singer-songwriter who wrote countless songs that are now treasured by Macedonians, were born in this village. The families originating from here, however, generally maintain their ancestral households and return frequently, mostly in summer. It is during July when the Galičnik Wedding occurs (described in "Do"). The village has more buildings under protection than any other in the country. Its main church, dedicated to Sts Peter and Paul, was built in 1931, but it also has two older but smaller churches.