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Rostusa

Mavrovo and Rostuša, North Macedonia · Europe

About Rostusa

Rostusa is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Maqellarë, 15km from Mavrovo National Park.

Rostusa is a town located in Mavrovo and Rostuša, North Macedonia. With a population of 9,147, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rostusa 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 Rostusa to your route.

About Rostusa

Rostuše (Macedonian: Ростуше) is a village and the seat of the municipality of Mavrovo i Rostuše, North Macedonia.

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Rostusa 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 Rostusa located?

Rostusa is located in Mavrovo and Rostuša, North Macedonia, Europe. The coordinates are 41.6100 latitude, 20.6000 longitude.

What is the population of Rostusa?

Rostusa has a population of approximately 9,147 people, making it a town in North Macedonia.

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Quick Information

Population
9,147
Continent
Europe
Country
North Macedonia
Region
Mavrovo and Rostuša
Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Coordinates
41.6100, 20.6000

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in North Macedonia

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

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski

A hillside Orthodox monastery above the Radika valley known for its carved iconostasis, signposted from the Debar–Mavrovo road.

3 km · about 5 min drive

national park

Mavrovo National Park

North Macedonia's largest national park wraps around Lake Mavrovo, where a lakeside road passes the half-submerged St Nicholas church and climbs into the wild Šar and Bistra mountains.

15 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Vevčani Springs

A series of karst springs and waterfalls in a wooded gorge above the village of Vevčani, with walkways and parking at the village edge.

41 km · about 45 min 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Rostusa

  • 76 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 Rostusa.

Maqellarë

🇦🇱 Albania

10 km away

Debar

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

12 km awayPop. 18,074

Melan

🇦🇱 Albania

12 km away

Centar Župa

🇲🇰 North Macedonia

15 km awayPop. 45,412

Gjorica e Sipërme

🇦🇱 Albania

15 km away

Peshkopi

🇦🇱 Albania

17 km awayPop. 14,710

Shupenzë

🇦🇱 Albania

17 km awayPop. 5,503

Tomin

🇦🇱 Albania

17 km away

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