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Golem Grad (Macedonian: Голем Град), meaning Big City/Town, also known as Snake 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
Native name:
Голем Град
Golem Grad from Lake Prespa
Map of Golem Grad with its ruins and archaeological sites
Golem Grad
Location in North Macedonia
Geography
LocationLake Prespa
Coordinates40°52′N 20°59′E
Area0.2 km2 (0.077 sq mi)
Highest elevation900 m (3000 ft)
Administration
North Macedonia
MunicipalityResen
Demographics
Populationuninhabited

Description


Snake on the island
Snake on the island

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



References


  1. "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.
  2. Culture in MK
  3. "Balkan Travellers". Archived from the original on 2008-09-01. Retrieved 2008-08-14.



На других языках

[de] Golem Grad

Golem Grad (mazedonisch Голем Град, zu Deutsch Große Stadt), auch Schlangeninsel genannt, ist eine 0,18 km² große Insel im nordmazedonischen Teil des Großen Prespasees nahe dem Dreiländereck Nordmazedonien, Albanien, Griechenland. Die Insel liegt im Verwaltungskreis Resen, der nächstgelegene Ort Konjsko ist etwa vier Kilometer entfernt. Die Insel erhebt sich bis 30 Meter über den Seespiegel, der auf 853 Meter Höhe liegt.
- [en] Golem Grad

[es] Golem Grad

Golem Grad (macedonio, Голем Град), que significa Ciudad grande, también conocido como Isla de la serpiente, es una isla en Macedonia del Norte. La isla abarca una superficie de 18 hectáreas.[1] Se encuentra a orillas del lago Prespa, a unos pocos kilómetros del territorio griego y albanés. Golem Grad es el lugar donde se encuentran ruinas antiguas e iglesias. También hay diversas comunidades animales, especialmente serpientes.[2] En agosto de 2008, la isla se abrió a los turistas.[3]

[fr] Golem Grad

Golem Grad (en macédonien : Голем Град, littéralement « grande ville »), également connue sous les noms de Saint-Pierre (νησίδα Άγιος Πέτρος) et d'île des Serpents[1], est une île lacustre de Macédoine du Nord (l'unique île du pays[2]), située sur le lac Prespa à quelques kilomètres des frontières albanaise et grecque. Elle fait partie de la municipalité de Resen. Sa superficie est de 18 ha. On y trouve des traces d'occupation remontant au Néolithique, des ruines antiques et les fondations de plusieurs églises de l'époque byzantine[3]. L'île abrite plusieurs types de communautés animales, notamment des couleuvres[4],[5].

[it] Golem Grad

Golem Grad (in macedone Голем Град), letteralmente "grande città", anche nota come Isola dei serpenti, è un'isola della Macedonia del Nord. Copre un'area di 18 ettari[1]. Si trova nel lago di Prespa, a pochi chilometri dalla Grecia e dall'Albania. Golem Grad ospita diverse rovine e chiese antiche. È anche la casa per diverse comunità di animali, specialmente serpenti[2]. Dall'agosto 2008 l'isola è visitabile dai turisti[3].


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