Maligrad

Maligrad

Maligrad Island on Lake Prespa
Geography
Location Prespa Lake
Coordinates 40°47′31″N 20°55′59″E / 40.79194°N 20.93306°E / 40.79194; 20.93306
Area 0.05 km2 (0.019 sq mi)
Highest elevation 860 m (2,820 ft)
Administration
Albania

Maligrad or Qyteti i Vogël is an island situated deep within the Albanian part of Lake Prespa, with many caves suitable for wildlife and a circular cliff.[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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Gillian Gloyer (2012). Albania. Bradt Travel Guides. pp. 139–. ISBN 978-1-84162-387-0.
  2. ↑ Anamali, Skënder (2002). Historia e popullit shqiptar në katër vëllime (in Albanian) I. Botimet Toena. pp. 294–295. OCLC 52411919.
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