ABOUT US
OUR CULTURE
The culture in the village is traditional and comes from many years ago.
Culture and History : The people who used to live in Modric are with mijaks culture, Mijaks (Macedonian: Мијаци/Mijaci) are an ethnographic group of Macedonians who live in the Lower Reka (Dolna Reka) region which is also known as Mijačija, along the Radika river, in western North Macedonia, numbering 30,000-60,000 people.
The Mijaks practise predominantly animal husbandry, and are known for their ecclesiastical architecture, woodworking, iconography, and other rich traditions, as well as their characteristic western dialect of the Macedonian language.
HISTORY
Modric fortress which was located in this village had a great importance during Ottoman rule because of its strategic position on the left bank of the river Black Drim, next to the road between Ohrid and Debar.
On the other side of the road was Kodžadžik (then Svetigrad). At the beginning of the Ottoman rule Modrič was probably a little more important than Kožadžik. In November 1443 Skanderbeg revolted against the sultan and this fortress became one of Skanderbeg's strongholds. It was also mentioned in the works of Marin Barleti.
In 1448, Sultan Murad II besieged the fortress of Svetigrad. The first battle between Skanderbeg's and Ottoman forces during the Siege of Svetigrad (Kodžadžik) in 1448 was held at Modric fortress.
In 1452, Ottoman forces from Ohrid attacked Skanderbeg's rebels but were defeated at Modric where Hamza Kastrioti led Skanderbeg's rebels and Ottoman commander Hamza Pasha, his namesake.
THE NATURE
In Modric besides the deep culture, the nature can offer wild beauty and springs, woods, rivers that are some of the most famous to be found in Macedonia. The springs are located on the eastern slope of the Jablanica mountain range which run through the village of Modric at an approximately sea level altitude at over 1000 m.
There are many mountain tops that are very interesting for mountain lovers and people who are adrenaline lovers.
There are 5 churches in the village, each with its own history and stories told by generations.
Many of them are having its own celebration in the village, which connects the people from all the regions in one place.
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Free resident car parking
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Free high-speed internet
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Free Wifi access
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Tour about local culture
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Hiking
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Walking tours
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Outdoor fireplace
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Chapel/Shrine
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Barbecue
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Oven
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Dryer
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Kitchen