Town in Southwestern, North Macedonia
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Kičevo (Macedonian: Кичево, Albanian: Kërçovë) is a city in western North Macedonia.
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Китино Кале
Kičevo's fortress ruins. Located on a prominent hill in the city center, not much remains of the fortress and the area is now a park. It dates to the Bronze and Iron ages and was used until around 1850 during Ottoman rule when it ceased to be used by authorities and locals were allowed to use the stone from the fortress to build buildings elsewhere. Its elevated location provides a good view above the city. There is also a memorial ossuary on Kitino Kale as well as other small monuments.
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.
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.
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 „Св. Никола“
One of the more historically significant villages of this area, Cer has one of the more impressive churches. Dedicated to St Nicholas, it was built in the mid-19th century and its iconostasis was done in 1839. Its yard contains a bell tower and the village cemetery.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
Belica is a village with much traditional Macedonian architecture. Its main church was built in 1867 and its contains icons done by noted painter Dičo Zograf of the Debar school. The church was renovated in celebration of its 150th anniversary.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
This church was built in the late 16th or early 17th century. Noted for its frescoes which date from its construction, the small church sits above the village and has a tall bell tower on its grounds as well as the village cemetery.
Црква „Св. Ѓорѓи“
Saint George is the main church of Malo Crsko, situated between it and Golemo Crsko. It was built in 1848 of stone and is among the larger churches in the area. The village also has a small, charming church dedicated to Saint Nedela in the forest outside the village.
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.
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.
Спомен-гробница на Христо Узунов
On 24 April 1905, Hristo Uzunov and his band of rebels, after a long and uneven battle against the Ottomans, took their own lives in the village of Cer so as not to be captured alive. A memorial containing the remains of the revolutionaries was erected on the exact site. There is a church dedicated to St Athanasius nearby, built in 1863.
Стара училишна зграда
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.
By car
The road connection of the Kičevo municipality with the other regions in the Republic is satisfactory, despite the mountainous surrounding of the region.
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