Golem Grad (Macedonian: Голем Град), meaning Big City/Town, also known as Snake Island or Pelican Island, is an island in North Macedonia. The island covers an area of more than 20 hectares.[1] It is located in Lake Prespa, a few kilometers from the Greek and Albanian border. Golem Grad is home to several ancient ruins and churches. It is also home to several different communities of animals, especially snakes.[2] In August 2008, the island opened to tourists.[3]
Native name: Голем Град | |
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 Golem Grad from Lake Prespa | |
 Map of Golem Grad with its ruins and archaeological sites | |
  Golem Grad Location in North Macedonia | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lake Prespa |
| Coordinates | 40°52′N 20°59′E / 40.867°N 20.983°E |
| Area | 0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 50 m (160 ft) |
| Administration | |
North Macedonia | |
| Municipality | Resen |
| Demographics | |
| Population | uninhabited |
Description
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Golem Grad has an area of 20 hectares and is 600 meters long and 350 meters wide.[1] The island is currently uninhabited and has been so since the mid-20th century, when the small monastic community left the island. The island can only be reached by boat. The village of Konjsko is closest to the island with about two kilometers of water between the two.[1]
See also
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edit- ^ a b c "GOLEM GRAD IN PRESPA (FROM ORESTIANS TO ROMANS)". micnews.com.mk. 2007-03-06. Archived from the original on 2017-04-18. Retrieved 2017-04-18.
- ^ Culture in MK
- ^ "Balkan Travellers". Archived from the original on 2008-09-01. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
External links
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Media related to Golem Grad at Wikimedia Commons- Website about Golem Grad island
