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Resen, North Macedonia · Europe

About Resen

Resen works well as a base: 15 minutes from Grnčari, 19km from Pelister National Park.

Resen is a town located in Resen, North Macedonia. With a population of 16,539, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Resen 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 Resen to your route.

About Resen

Resen (Macedonian: Ресен [ˈrɛːsɛn] ) is a municipality in southwestern Republic of North Macedonia. Resen is also the name of the town where the municipal seat is found. Resen Municipality is located in the Pelagonia Statistical Region.

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What are the best things to do in Resen?

Resen 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 Resen located?

Resen is located in Resen, North Macedonia, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0900 latitude, 21.0088 longitude.

What is the population of Resen?

Resen has a population of approximately 16,539 people, making it a town in North Macedonia.

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Quick Information

Population
16,539
Continent
Europe
Country
North Macedonia
Region
Resen
Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Coordinates
41.0900, 21.0088

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in North Macedonia

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Ohrid

UNESCO dual heritage site combining one of Europe's oldest and deepest lakes with a town of 365 churches and ancient ruins.

18 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Ohrid Old Town

A UNESCO-listed lakeside town of churches and Ottoman houses below a hilltop fortress, the main destination on Lake Ohrid's eastern shore.

18 km · about 20 min drive

castle

Samuel's Fortress

A restored medieval fortress crowning the hill above Ohrid, offering walls to walk and wide views over the lake and old town.

18 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 min drive

cathedral

Church of St. John at Kaneo

A 13th-century Byzantine church on a cliff above Lake Ohrid, the most photographed viewpoint on the lake, a short walk from Ohrid.

19 km · about 20 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

22 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Resen

  • 22 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 Resen.

Jankovec

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

2 km awayPop. 1,291

Grnčari

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

9 km awayPop. 1,205

Capari

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

15 km awayPop. 1,311

Kosel

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

17 km awayPop. 1,281

Ohrid

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

18 km awayPop. 42,033

Krani

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

19 km awayPop. 1,087

Slepče

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

21 km awayPop. 1,031

Demir Hisar

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

22 km awayPop. 2,283

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