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Welcome to Prilep

Prilep is a city in the northern part of the Pelagonia Plain in the southern part of the Republic of Macedonia.

Attractions

  • The Institute of Old Slavic Culture is located in Prilep.
  • Contemporary Art Center (International Art Colony) - An art colony, hosted in the Contemporary Art Center in Prilep. The colony has been founded in 1957 by the archaeologist Boško Babić, making it perphaps one of the oldest colonies in Southeastern Europe. It hosts painters and sculptors (working in marble, metal and wood), from various countries around the world.
  • Every year in October the International Children's Music Festival "Asterisk" brings together children from all over the world.
  • Every year the Professional Theater Festival of Macedonia, honoring the first modern Macedonian playwright, Vojdan Chernodrinski, who was born in village Selci near Struga and Debar.
  • The Monastery of Zrze and the Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael which has 12th and 14th century frescoes are notable sites of the culture of Prilep.