Maligrad Explained

Maligrad
Pushpin Map:Albania
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Relief:yes
Coordinates:40.7911°N 20.9422°W
Etymology:Island of Snakes
Location:Lake Prespa
Area Km2:0.05
Rank:7th
Elevation M:860
Country:Albania
Country Admin Divisions Title:County
Country Admin Divisions:Korçë County
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Municipality
Country Admin Divisions 1:Pustec

Maligrad (Albanian: Maligrad, also Qytet i Vogël "small city"; Macedonian: Мал Град, Mal Grad "small city/town") is an island situated deep within the Albanian part of Lake Prespa, with many caves suitable for wildlife and a circularcliff.[1] Shaped like a tadpole, it contains some trees and an area of sand. The island contains a famous Saint Mary Church, built by Kesar Novak (Qesar Novaku), a local noble, in 1369.[2] It has an area of almost 5 hectares.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Gillian Gloyer. Albania. registration. 2012. Bradt Travel Guides. 978-1-84162-387-0. 139–.
  2. Book: Anamali, Skënder. Historia e popullit shqiptar në katër vëllime. I. 2002. 294–295. Botimet Toena. Albanian. 52411919.