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 |
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]
- ^ "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.