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Maligrad (, also Qytet i Vogël "small city"; , 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 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. It has an area of almost 5 hectares.

Key facts

Island.name
Maligrad
Island.image_name
Liqeni Prespes. Ishulli Mali Gradit. Korce. Albania.jpg
Island.image_caption
Maligrad Island on Lake Prespa
Island.pushpin_map
Albania
Island.pushpin_label_position
left
Island.pushpin_relief
yes
Island.etymology
Island of Snakes
Island.location
Lake Prespa
Island.area_km2
0.05
Island.rank
7th
Island.elevation_m
860
Island.country
Albania
Island.country_admin_divisions_title
County
Island.country_admin_divisions
Korçë County
Island.country_admin_divisions_title_1
Municipality
Island.country_admin_divisions_1
Pustec

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
island
Country
Albania
Located in
Korçë County
Area
0.05
Body of water
Lake Prespa
Image
Ishulli i Maligradit 02.jpg
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Commons category
Maligrad
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Article · Italiano

Maligrad (talvolta scritto come Mali Grad; in greco è nota come isola di San Paolo, Aghios Pàvlos, 'Αγιος Παύλος) è un'isola lacustre situata nel profondo della parte albanese del Lago di Prespa, con numerose grotte adatte per la fauna selvatica ed una falesia circolare. Con forma simile a un girino, contiene alcuni alberi e una superficie di sabbia. L'isola contiene la famosa Chiesa di Santa Maria, costruita da Kesar Novak (Qesar Novaku), un nobile locale, nel 1369.

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