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At the entrance of Rostuša is one of the more historically significant mosques of the region. Built in the 17th century, it has gone through many alterations over the years. The mosque is built of wood and stone atop a square foundation, and features one minaret.
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Дуфски Водопад
Just outside the village in thick forest are these falls of the Rostuša River. They are accessible via a relatively easy half hour hike alongside the canyon formed by the river, which is a sight to behold in itself. The total vertical drop of the falls is 23.5 m (77 ft) and water flows year-round. Equipment has been installed that makes it possible to descend near the falls by rope.
Црква „Св. Архангел Михаил“
The main village church was built in the 18th century. Its octagonal bell tower, which forms the front facade of the church, is capped by a dome and a cross. The interior of the stone-built church contains fresco paintings by noted master painter Dičo Zograf. The village also has a newer church dedicated to St Elijah with impressive architecture.
Бигорски манастир
The most important cultural attraction of Mavrovo and one of the most important spiritual places for the Macedonians, Saint Jovan Bigorski Monastery was established in 1020. It was destroyed following Ottoman takeover and rebuilt beginning in 1743. Situated on a mountainside near the road connecting Debar and Gostivar, the monastery is noted for its wood-carved iconostasis, done by Petre Filipov-Garkata from 1829 to 1835, as well as its icon collection which contains icons dating from the 11th century. In addition to the main church dedicated to Saint John the Baptist, the monastery contains many other structures in its perched location. Visitors are required to dress modestly; skirts and shawls are provided for women at the entrance, as well as loose pants for men.
Црква „Св. Ахил Лариски“
The only church in the country dedicated to this saint, it is a metochion (dependent parish) of the Bigorski Monastery. Built in 1840, the church has a prominent bell tower above its front entrance and one large dome above the rear. Its frescoes and many of the icons were painted by Dičo Zograf. The church also contains a significant collection of ecclesiastical books.
Црква „Пресвета Богородица“
This 19th-century church sits in Janče, a historic mountain village near the Bigorski Monastery. It is a stone-built church with a large cross on top of its attached tower.
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.