Saint Erasmus

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Saint Erasmus Sveti Erazmo) is an ancient Christian basilica and necropolis located near Ohrid, North Macedonia, along the Ohrid-Struga freeway. Archaeological excavations have uncovered a three-part basilica and a necropolis with 124 graves dating from the 6th and 12th centuries. ()

Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°8'43"N, 20°46'0"E

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OhridNorth Macedonia

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Saint Erasmus – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Saints Clement and Panteleimon, Church of St. John at Kaneo, Samuel's Fortress, Plaošnik.

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