Golem Grad

Macedonia / Resen /
Golem Grad (Macedonian: Голем Град), meaning Big Town, also known as Snake Island, is an island in North Macedonia. The island covers an area of 18 hectares. It is located in Lake Prespa, a few kilometers from Greek and Albanian territory. Golem Grad is home to several ancient ruins and churches. It is also home to several different communities of animals, especially snakes. In August 2008, the island opened to tourists.
Golem Grad has an area of 18 hectares and is 600 meters long and 350 meters wide. The island is currently uninhabited and has most likely been so for centuries. 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.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golem_Grad
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Coordinates:   40°52'7"N   20°59'22"E

Comments

  • I think that we should protect this island,and we should work on the island like to have a hotel,camp and other bildngs
  • The island should be kept as a nature reserve and its historic buildings conserved
  • I've been there because my parents originate from Macedonia. Anyway, the island is pretty cool. I don't know the name of the church, but I got to go inside of it.
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