Lin Village, Lake Ohrid
Lakeside village with ancient mosaics
Lin, Pogradec, Albania
Southeast LakesPogradec
About
Lin is a tranquil village on a small peninsula jutting into Lake Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage lake on the border with North Macedonia. On the hilltop sit the floor mosaics of an Early Christian basilica from the 6th century, among the largest Byzantine mosaics in the Balkans, viewable in summer. Underwater excavations nearby have revealed a prehistoric stilt settlement thought to be among Europe's oldest.
Practical info
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Typical visit
- 2.5–5 hours
- Outdoor
Did You Know?
A prehistoric pile-dwelling settlement near Lin, dated to over 8,000 years old, is considered one of the oldest such lakeside villages in Europe.