Vodocha LakeОрта џамијаMacedonian Greek Catholic Church Saints Cyril and MethodiusVeljusa MonasteryMemorial OssuarySv.Trojca
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Veljusa

Veljusa is a town in North Macedonia of about 1,720 people. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit: 33 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vodocha Lake, Орта џамија and Museum Strumica.

41.4761° N, 22.5675° EPop. 1,720

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km111
Must-see84
Notable124
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Vodocha Lake, lake near Veljusa
Must-see

Vodocha Lake

Lake · 8 km

Орта џамија, mosque or dargah near Veljusa
Must-see

Орта џамија

Mosque or dargah · 9 km

Museum Strumica, museum near Veljusa
Must-see

Museum Strumica

Museum · 9 km

Places near Veljusa by type

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One day from Veljusa

5 stops, one loop, back by 1:41 pm

117 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Veljusa
  2. Macedonian Greek Catholic Church Saints Cyril and Methodiuschurch · 30 min
  3. Орта џамијаmosque or dargah · 30 min
  4. Vodocha Lakelake · 45 min
  5. Memorial Ossuarymonument · 30 min
  6. Sv.Trojcachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Veljusa
Today’s loopVeljusaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Veljusa?

Vodocha Lake (lake, about 8 km), Орта џамија (mosque or dargah, about 9 km), Museum Strumica (museum, about 9 km), Св. Кирил и Методиј (church, about 9 km), Macedonian Greek Catholic Church Saints Cyril and Methodius (church, about 17 km), Veljusa Monastery (monastery, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Veljusa?

111 places on Spotwander: 33 churches, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest church to Veljusa?

St. Petka Church, about 6 km by road; St. Elijah (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Veljusa?

Cerovec, about 18 km by road; Vela Glava (24 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Veljusa?

Start in Veljusa, visit Macedonian Greek Catholic Church Saints Cyril and Methodius, then Орта џамија, then Vodocha Lake, then Memorial Ossuary, then Sv.Trojca, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.