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