Berovo is not just a town — Berovo is silence that speaks, a mountain that embraces, a soul that whispers through the pines. Here, the sun rises through the morning dew, the air is drunk in like water, and people live in harmony with nature.
Berovo is a town in the eastern part of the Republic of Macedonia, nestled beneath the slopes of the Maleshevo Mountains, with the tranquil Berovo Lake nearby.
The history of Berovo is woven from silence, struggle, and faith. Throughout the centuries, the town and the Maleshevo region have been a refuge for freedom-loving people — Macedonian villagers, revolutionaries, craftsmen, and clergy. The Church of St. Archangel Michael, built by the people of Berovo with their own hands and hearts, stands as a symbol of unity and faith. Within its walls, one can see the soul of the people — defiance, honor, and dignity.
A total of 38 residents of Berovo are recorded as victims of the Second World War.
In Berovo, tradition is a living thing. Every holiday carries its ritual, every custom its meaning. Women of Maleshevo still knit and embroider, just as their mothers once did. At weddings, there are still long dances (ora) and the aroma of roasted meat in the courtyard. Maleshevo folklore is rich, with authentic costumes and distinctive ornaments cherished as something sacred.
This building, to which the people of Berovo are sentimentally attached as one of the town’s recognizable landmarks, was constructed at the end of the 19th century. Until the 1980s, it served various purposes, always linked to administrative functions of the town — as a school, courthouse, and library.
The population of the town and the wider Maleshevo area is predominantly engaged in agriculture. Due to the specific qualities of the soil in Maleshevo, potatoes are the most widely grown crop, making Berovo renowned far and wide. Berovo is also famous for its distinctive white cheese.
In Berovo, no one goes hungry. People gather around the table, speak softly, and raise a toast to good health.
Although a small town, Berovo proudly nurtures sports: FK Malesh — the football club named after the entire region; young enthusiasts in basketball, handball, karate, hiking, and cycling; mountaineering associations and sports clubs.
For all people of Berovo scattered across the world — in every image of the lake, in the scent of pine, in every note of an old song — Berovo is with us and within us.
