Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski - Macedonia
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Arne1
N 41° 37.276 E 020° 36.542
34T E 467430 N 4607801
Bell tower in Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski in Macedonia
Waymark Code: WMHCQD
Location: North Macedonia
Date Posted: 06/24/2013
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The Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski (Macedonian: ????? ????? ????????) is a Macedonian Orthodox monastery located in the western part of Macedonia, near the road connecting the towns of Debar and Gostivar.
Most of the old monastery complex was burnt down in 2009, while the new sections of the complex and church were saved. In May 2010, reconstruction of the old palaces begun with the aim to reconstruct it as authentic as possible.
Address of Tower:
Monastery of Saint Jovan Bigorski
Boletin, Macedonia
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 5
Relevant website?: [Web Link]
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Unknown
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