Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and National Museum

Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and National Museum

Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and the National Museum is a scientific, research and cultural institution in Ohrid, Republic of Macedonia
The framework of this institution incorporates several departments: archaeology, history, ethnology, architecture, history of art, and contemporary art. It also has its own library, and a photo-preparatory laboratory. The essential part of its activities is the depot which give a shelter to approximately 800 icons dating from the period between XII and XIX century. The most representative ones were relocated in the Ohrid Gallery of Icons. The Institute current activities involve reconstruction and restoration of Tsar Samuil of Bulgaria's Fortress, The Ancient Theatre and St. Clement's monastery of Saint Panteleimon at Plaošnik and earlier complete reconstruction of the Robevs House. Today the house contains an archaeological display, exhibition of articles from the Robevs household, artwork of the Ohrid Woodcarving School and archeological excavations of Ohrid and its vicinity.

Contact

Institute for Protection of Cultural Monuments and the National Museum
Address: Boro Sain 10, Ohrid

Republic of Macedonia
Tel.: + 389 46 262 498
e-mail: zimohrid@mt.net.mk
Contact: Pasko Kuzman

Source

[http://www.ohrid.gov.mk/angliska%20verzija/Institutions.htm List of institutions in Ohrid on the official website of the municipality of Ohrid]

External links

* [http://www.ohrid.org.mk/eng/crkvi/pantelej.htm Church of St. Panteleimon - (Plaoshnik)]
* [http://www.b-info.com/places/Macedonia/republic/images/citiesOhridKliment.shtml Church of St. Clement]
* [http://www.exploringmacedonia.com/default.asp?ItemID=B6935EDF8DC8804A8774DEC34056D777 Tsar Samuil's fortress (10th/11th century)]
* [http://www.culture.in.mk/story.asp?id=10708 Antique Theatre]


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