Mavrovo (village)
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Republic of Macedonia
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. It is located in the Mavrovo and Rostuša municipality
Mavrovo and Rostuša municipality
Mavrovo and Rostuša is a municipality in western Republic of Macedonia. The municipal seat is located in the village of Rostuša. This municipality is part of the Polog Statistical Region.-Geography:...
. Mavrovo is a destination for tourists throughout the year because of its skiing
Skiing
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centre, national park
National park
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and lake. The natural beauty of the local landscapes will enchant those who enjoy walking, cycling, hiking, swimming, and fishing. There are many weekend houses, inns and hotels offering accommodation for tourists all year round. The St Nicholas Church in Mavrovo was built in 1850. It was submerged in the local lake in 1953, but due to droughts in the 21st century it has largely appeared out of the lake.