MONASTÈRE SAINT-ÉLIE DE STRUMICA

This small Orthodox monastery (Манастирот Свети Илија Mанастир/Manastirot Sveti Ilija) is located near the Strumica fortress, 460 m above sea level, in a valley on Mount Elenica. It is not of major architectural interest: although it was probably founded in the ^16th century, it was destroyed in 1923 and rebuilt in a modern style between 1975 and 1984. On the other hand, it is located in a nice natural area. A pleasant hiking trail leads to it from the city center.