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Goriche, North Macedonia: what it is and when to go
Goriche is an archaeological site in Macedonia (Гориче) in North Macedonia (Bitola). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in North Macedonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site in Macedonia · History
- Local name
- Гориче
- Where
- North Macedonia
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- OHD Ohrid, 39 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 41.23807, 21.20088
What it is and where
Goriche is an archaeological site in Macedonia (Гориче) in North Macedonia (Bitola). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in North Macedonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bitola, where this site lists 67 more places to see, 25 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 41.23807, 21.20088; the nearest main airport is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD, Ohrid), 39 km as the crow flies. How to get around North Macedonia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in North Macedonia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Goriche is April to June and September to October.
- JanBetter not9:20
- FebBetter not10:24
- MarPossible11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:19
- JunBest time14:57
- JulPossible14:42
- AugPossible13:39
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:52
- NovPossible9:38
- DecBetter not9:02
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to North Macedonia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to North Macedonia
To enter North Macedonia there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Ohrid is packed in July and August: book ahead”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the North Macedonia checklist. Currency: Macedonian denar (MKD); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 192 police · 193 fire brigade · 194 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Sts. Constantine and Helen Church, SuvodolTemples3.3 km
- Holy Mother of GodArchaeological site in Macedonia5.1 km
- ČagorRuins7.0 km
- St. ParaschevaArchaeological site in Macedonia9.1 km
- St. Nikola MonasteryFormer monastery in Republic of Macedonia10 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the North Macedonia guide.
More in North Macedonia: History
- Šarena Mosque: mosque in Tetovo, North Macedonia
- Stone Bridge: bridge in Skopje, North Macedonia
- Skopje Fortress: fortress, archaeological and cultural heritage site in Macedonia
- Stobi: archaeological site in North Macedonia, ancient town of Paeonia
- Millennium Cross: cross in Skopje, Macedonia
- Samuel's Fortress, Ohrid: archaeological site in Macedonia
Every North Macedonia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Goriche?
It is an archaeological site in Macedonia (Гориче in the local language) in North Macedonia. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in North Macedonia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Goriche?
April to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 57 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.
How do you get to Goriche?
The nearest main airport is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD), 39 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around North Macedonia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the North Macedonia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Sts. Constantine and Helen Church, Suvodol, Holy Mother of God, Čagor. The rest is in the North Macedonia guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Goriche on Wikipedia). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.