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Ethnographic Museum in Dragine, Ana e Malit

Ethnographic Museum in Ana e Malit, in Draginë, close to the border with Albania, it is the first ethnographic museum in Ana Malit region that opened the doors to show visitors the... 

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The tap at Pasha Mosque: How the emblem vanished

  Translated by Arijeta Ljeskovac The complex consists of: the mosque, the Türbe, and the hammams. The tap vanished back in 1970. “I can still recall the image of the imam,... 

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A picture of Church – Mosque taken back in 1935 in Old Town

Translated by Arijeta Ljeskovac The most mesmerizing monument that stands as a symbol of coexistence between the Western and Eastern culture is beyond doubt the Church-Mosque of Ulcinj,... 

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Ulcinj, a confession about the town and people

Kozeta Bruci Translated by Anida Resulbegu In 1961 Ulcinj was ranked among the first cities in the region regarding to tourism revenues, whereas nowadays is ranked among the last.... 

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The Unveiled Shas / Šas / Svač will attract more tourists to our town

An archaeological museum and St.Mary Church (Shen Mrise), Legendary historical garden, Ulcinjs old town, St. Nicholas (Shen Nikola) Orthodox Church, the Church in Shtoj, as well as... 

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Illyrian Shas / Šas / Svač with 365 Churches

Translated by Anida Resulbegu Albanian civilization lies more under than above it. In ethnic Albanian areas in Montenegro, such as Ulcinj, are large number of monuments from our early... 

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Shas / Šas / Svač could become an archaeological museum

Translated by Anida Resulbegu Due to historical, archaeological, natural values etc, archaeological ruins of Shas / Šas / Svač are affecting the development of mass tourism in this... 

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“Cervantes and Dulcinea” revive a love story in Ulcinj

Translated by Anida Resulbegu It is said that the best known Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, spent 5 years of his life in the fortress of the coastal town of Ulcinj. It is there... 

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Olive tree in the bay of Valdanos 1892 years old

Translated by Anida Resulbegu The todays presentation of the analysis of the age of Olives, was held in Bar, Montenegro. It is declared that in the Valdanos bay one blessed stump is... 

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Ancient Lost city of Shas – Šas – Svač

Ancient Lost city  of Shas – Šas – Svač with 365 churches by Aleksandar Gazivoda This time we will discover to you a new world. A world that existed before us and it... 

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Ulcinj Saltworks Montenegro

Translated by Aleksandar Gazivoda Salt work “Bajo Sekulic” (Solana Bajo Sekulic) Salt work or Solana is the oldest company in Ulcinj. It spreads on surface of 14.5km2.By its surface... 

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Traditional Albanian Wedding in Ulcinj – Ulqin

Ulqini’s traditional weddings Translated by Aleksandar Gazivoda After the suggestion of our respected readers from Ulqin we decided to start a cycle about ancient tradition and rituals... 

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The incredible walls of the Mosque of the Pasha at the small beach

Translated by Aleksandar Gazivoda It is Islamic complex the most important of that kind in Ulcinj – Ulqin,and it is located under the ancient walls of Old Town. It was built in... 

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The wonderful clock tower of Ulcinj

Translated by Aleksandar Gazivoda The clock tower is one of the most historical monuments of Ulqin, which was built iz 1754,it’s architecture is wonderful and incredible ,so it is... 

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Religious and Historic Islamic Facilities in Ulcinj I

During Ottoman ruling (the 16th and the 17th centuries) in Ulcinj, lived leaders of religious-civil administration, cadis (Ottoman official with power to judge on both civil and religious... 

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Sailors’ mosque in Ulcinj

Sailors’ Mosque in Ulcinj Montenegro Despite living in the era of existentialism, i.e. in an absurd and indifferent reality which constantly forces one to question or doubt everything,... 

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The Mosque of Hajji Halil Skura in Ulcinj

In the area of Ulcinj have lived and worked many known and unknown artists since ancient times, enriching them with deeds and leaving future generation wonderful works of the rich cultural... 

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Sabbatai Sevi The Mystical Messiah

One of the most renowned people at his time and undoubtedly one of the people, who have left indelible traces within the ancient walls of the old town of Ulcinj, unquestionably is Sabataj... 

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