ABSTRACT
Byzantine architecture has created some of the most iconic historical buildings, which remain a significant part of our cultural heritage to this day. This style combines different aspects and creates spaces of great beauty and spirituality. The territory of North Macedonia has a rich history, with a vast cultural heritage that includes numerous historical buildings from different periods, representing the creative ideas and traditions of the past civilizations that lived there. This paper explores the examples of the Byzantine architecture preserved within the territory of North Macedonia. The research includes a total of 50 Byzantine churches, located in various regions of the country. It highlights the most significant architectural features of the churches and their classification in historical and typological context.
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