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Bistrica

Bitola, North Macedonia · Europe

About Bistrica

Bistrica is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Bitola, 14km from Pelister National Park.

Bistrica is a town located in Bitola, North Macedonia. With a population of 4,798, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bistrica sits in North Macedonia, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Skopje time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bistrica to your route.

About Bistrica

Bistrica (Macedonian: Бистрица) is a village in the municipality of Bitola, North Macedonia. It lies about 6.31 kilometres away from Bitola, which is the second largest city in North Macedonia.

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Bistrica offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Bistrica located?

Bistrica is located in Bitola, North Macedonia, Europe. The coordinates are 40.9789 latitude, 21.3658 longitude.

What is the population of Bistrica?

Bistrica has a population of approximately 4,798 people, making it a town in North Macedonia.

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Quick Information

Population
4,798
Continent
Europe
Country
North Macedonia
Region
Bitola
Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Coordinates
40.9789, 21.3658

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in North Macedonia

Police
192
Ambulance
194
Fire
193
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Bistrica

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Heraclea Lyncestis

A Hellenistic and Roman city site south of Bitola with a theatre and large early Christian floor mosaics, with parking at the entrance.

4 km · about 10 min drive

national park

Pelister National Park

North Macedonia's oldest national park featuring ancient Molika pine forests, glacial mountain lakes known as the Eyes of Pelister, and alpine scenery.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Prespa

A tranquil lake shared by three countries on Greece's northwestern border, home to pelican colonies and Byzantine island churches.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Nymfaio

A stone-built mountain village in beech forest, home to a brown-bear sanctuary near Florina.

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Marko's Towers, Prilep

A ruined medieval fortress set among huge rounded granite boulders above Prilep, with a track and steps up from Varoš village.

44 km · about 50 min drive

mountain pass

Galičica Pass Road

A serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.

45 km · about 50 min drive

national park

Galičica National Park

A mountain park on the ridge between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, crossed by a paved road with viewpoints over both lakes at once.

45 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Kruševo

The highest town in the Balkans at 1,350 m, a hillside of preserved 19th-century macedonian townhouses that hosted the ten-day Kruševo Republic of 1903: commemorated by the striking spaceship-like Makedonium monument above town.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Bistrica

  • 45 kmGaličica Pass RoadA serpentine road climbs over the Galičica massif between Lakes Ohrid and Prespa, topping out near 1,600 m with rare twin-lake panoramas inside Galičica National Park.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Bistrica.

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