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Velestovo (Macedonian: Велестово) is a village situated on the slopes of Galičica Mountain in Ohrid Municipality, North Macedonia. Located roughly 4 kilometres from the town of Ohrid, there are only 53 residents of Velestovo, most of whom are retired.[1]

Velestovo Велестово
Velestovo on Galičica Mountain
Velestovo Location within North Macedonia
Coordinates: 41°05′00″N 20°49′40″E
Country	North Macedonia
Region	Southwestern
Municipality	Ohrid
Population  (2002)
• Total	53
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)

Demographics

According to the 2002 census, the village had a total of 53 inhabitants.[2] Ethnic groups in the village include:[2]

• Macedonians 53

Churches

• Dormition of the Theotokos Church - from the 15th century
• Holy Trinity Church - the main church of Velestovo Monastery

People

• Slave Ǵorǵo Dimoski (b. 1959) - poet
• Dubravka Kiselički -actress

Events

• Poetry night at Velestovo (Поетска ноќ во Велестово) - Traditional poetry festival since 1989[3]
• Ǵomlezijada - food festival of traditional Ohrid's food Ǵomleze[4]
• Fine Arts Colony[5]

Accommodation

• Villa Velestovo - Apartments in Velestovo[6]
• Velestovo House - Apartments in Velestovo[7]

References

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