Maligrad

Maligrad
Maligrad Island on Lake Prespa

Maligrad is an island situated deep within the Albanian part of Lake Prespa, with many caves suitable for wildlife and a circular cliff. 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.[1]

References

  1. ^ Anamali, Skënder (2002) (in Albanian). Historia e popullit shqiptar në katër vëllime. I. Botimet Toena. pp. 294–295. OCLC 52411919. 

Coordinates: 40°47′31″N 20°55′59″E / 40.792°N 20.933°E / 40.792; 20.933


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