montenegro cities Legend

As many other states, places or towns are recognizable for its historical events, famous individuals, fairy tales or stories, Ulcinj and people from Ulcinj are famous for various and especially pirate ones. Through the history, Ulcinj has been for many centuries a pirate nest. The town starting from the XIV century has began to be inhabited by the pirates from Malta, Tunis, and Algeria. The coastal part, from the present Ulcinj all the way to , was the pirate nest. The pirates, especially during the XVII and XVIII century, have represented fear on the sea. Pirate gangs have become so power- ful that they attacked various trading ships that sailed under various ensigns; they have robbed them and quickly sailed in their bulwarks, which they made along the entire Ulcinj Coast. he southernmost city at Montenegrin coast. With its natural potential Ulcinj is tourism borne. The longest beach at the Adriatic city ulcinj Ulcinj Top 5 sea – Velika Plaza 13 km long, Ada – unique river island with 1. Old Town marvelous sandy beaches, – unique bay with its back full 2. of old olive trees, reconstructed old city of Ulcinj – full of interesting 3. restaurants, cafés, galleries and hotels … and many other attractive sights make Ulcinj unique and attractive for many tourists. Ulcinj is 4. Sasko Lake a city that you have to visit. 5. Cove Valdanos The greatest damage of the dangerous attacks of pirate command- However, the time went by and the sultan could find Lambro. The only thing that at that moment was left to him to do was to ers among whom the most famous were brothers Karamindzoja, send a message to Liko Cena in which he is saying that he'll forgive him everything if he manages to destroy Lambro. Sultan soon Lika Ceni, Ali hodza and others, suffered the Venetian fleet. Beside did that, and Liko Cena with pleasure accepted the call, binding himself in front of the sultan that he'll “either catch Lambro or the invasions and robberies on trading ships, pirates from Ulcinj die”. After some time, there comes a duel in which Liko Cena manages to kill Lambro. For the favor he has done and for the were famous by the trading of black slaves. Because of that fact a loyalty, Turkish sultan spares Liko Cena`s life, by giving him the title of the captain. Famous men from Ulcinj, descendants of Liko great number of inhabitants in Ulcinj were from Cena, were also distinguished captains. different African countries. Among old people from Ulcinj even today it is mentioned how until 1878 in Ulcinj 100 black people lived, as well as the fact that among the slaves in the dungeons a famous writer Servantes dwelled, by whom one of the Ulcinj squares is named Slave square. Still, the most famous and the most gladly retold story among people from Ulcinj even today is the legend of famous pirate Liko Cena. Liko Cena a man from Ulcinj was the most famous pirate chief. Everyday with his pirate army he attacked different trading ships, and sometimes even the entire fleets. One time Liko Cena with his company sank a ship on which there were pilgrims who traveled to a pilgrimage in Mecca..

It was a very tragic event, which echoed even past Ulcinj. Namely, when the Turkish sultan heard of the great accident, he Culture ordered that Liko Cena must be found and imprisoned. Sultan also proclaimed that he'd richly award the one who catches or kills Liko Cena. But, exactly then on the sea appeared another, also very dangerous pirate – Lambro or Aralampija as he Ulcinj is one of the oldest towns on the Adriatic Coast which for 25 years has been withstood the ravages of time. Through the was otherwise called. Originally from Greece, Lambro knew the sea very well, and he was thought to be a skilful pirate. Very centuries of the stored variety of cultures and civilizations merged in a compound. Ulcinj is like a little paradise on earth, a dangerous and fearless, Lambro quickly became a real “sea monster' for many trading ships and naval fleets. The news of timelessly carved in the centuries of bloody battles, defiance, pride and love of all of those who have visited this place at least Lambro`s misdeeds quickly got to the Turkish sultan. As the damages which Lambro`s company committed were immense, once in their life. The earliest tracks lead us to prehistoric time when Ulcinj belonged to , a people of the Indo-European and sultan soon proclaimed that he will give a rich reward to the one who catches or kills Lambro. origin. The town, whose walls were often ruined in wars, was also at same speed renewed by all of those who because of the extreme Another Jelena, a great ruler and the widow of the Serbian Emperor beauty of this ancient town found their piece in it, building for themselves fortresses and residences. The ancient Colchinium or Dusan, loved to stay in Ulcinj. Jelena for several years has even reigned Olcinijum, as Ulcinj was called in the period of Greek and , is mentioned in the written records of Plinije Older in his over Ulcinj. Also in that town, in which he used to have a throne, work “Naturalis Historiae” and in his works Tit Livije also mentions Ulcinj. In the earliest period fro the cultural and historical develop- famous ruler Djuradj Stratimirovic Balsic (1358 – 1403) is buried. In the ment of Ulcinj the name of the Byzantium Emperor Justinijan is mentioned. He renewed and built fortresses in Ulcinj, and after the time of the ruling era of families Nemanjic and Balsic, Ulcinj was era of his reign, after the year 1100, the same things were done by famous rulers which ruled one part of the former famous for its mint factories of bronze and silver money. In the quick and the Coast like: Nemanjici, Balsici, Venetians, and Turks. onset on their fast horses in 1242 a Mongolian crowd from the central Asian areas came under the very walls of Ulcinj. As the attack of the Mongolians on the Old town of Ulcinj was unsuccessful, Mongolian government has attacked the neighboring Svac. Historically and culturally important fact is that the famous Svac was ruined by the Mongolians and killed all of their inhabitants. The town Svac, otherwise bishopric town, had 365 churches, as many churches as there are days in a year, so in the XIII century Queen Jelena Balsic renewed it. The Italian writers Djustinijani (1533) and Bici (1610) made written records of that event. The important fact for the cultural development of Ulcinj is that after the naval battle at Lapant (1571) in the Mediterranean Sea, in Ulcinj a famous Spanish writer Miguel de Servantes Savedra, who later wrote a world famous novel “Don Quixote” was imprisoned.

In the year 1183 Ulcinj becomes the most famous naval It is supposed that the famous Servantes to his protagonist Don Quixote, in the same named novel, gave a lover named Dilcinee, center in the , and somewhere about the a girl whose origin is from Ulcinj and who carried the name of the former name of Ulcinj- Cita de Dolcino, with whom Servanets was same time a famous tower of Balsici was built. Even in lived with. Servants has spent almost 5 years in Ulcinj, and it is thought that together with the other slaves he was sold on a place though Ulcinj was never a capital of the Montenegrin which for them is called Slave square or Servantes`s square and it is located in the Old town. The staying of the famous Spanish rulers, the historical evidence leads us to conclusions that writer in Ulcinj is interesting also because of the fact that the pirates who bought him, thought that Servatnes comes from a noble Ulcinj with the surroundings was a favorite destination of family, so for his ransom they have asked for much more money, so it took his family 5 years to collect that sum of money. Ulcinj, the rulers of Zeta, who used that town as some kind of a in fact Its Old town has in the past welcomed a famous reformer Sabati Cevi (1626 – 1676) who stayed in the well-known edifice – residence. In the year 1252 in Ulcinj the son of the King of tower of Balsici. Cevi is known in history as a promoter of Talmudo (The Holy Jewish Book). To Cevi, according to the sources, Zeta Vukan, Djordjije who had a title “Princeps Diocliae” Ulcinj was a last resort because around the year 1676 after converting himself to Islam, living as an exile, Cevi died in Ulcinj as reigns. In the year 1281 in Ulcinj its resort found also the Mehmed – effendi. Today the preserved holy burial chamber of Mehmed – effendi, is located in the yard of the family Manic, and it sister of the Queen Jelena Balsic, Marija, else French, a represents an eternal house of one of the greatest rebels of the XVII century. His tomb is preserved as sanctity. Cevi continued to widow of the well-known French Duke Anselm se Chau- live after death in the literary works. rusa. She has a title “Domina Ulcini”. Marija's tomb was located in front of the altar of the Holy mother of God's or Marko`s church in Ulcinj. Also, the Queen Jelena, historically more famous as the widow of Uros I Nemanjic, with her sister Marija often used to stay in Ulcinj. The confirmation of their linkage with that town was a Franciscan convent, which the sisters built together in the year 1278. Churches, Monasteries, LJAMIT – is situated in a place called New District. It was built in XVIII century. It was built from the fractured stone and lime mortar. The mosque Ljamiz has a rectangle basis with a minaret. The earthquake that occurred in 1979 has terribly IUlcinj is an extremely rich with culturally – historic monument, which are especially during the summer period very visited, damaged that mosque, so it was soon repaired and today it represents a completely new building. and which today represent a real cultural treasury of that ancient city. CHURCH – MOSQUE is an object, which is situated in MOSQUE SAS – is located in the same named place. It is a district mosque built in the XVIII century. the Old town. It encompasses a period between XIV and XVI century. In the space of that ancient building, the church of St MOSQUE RASTIS – is situated in the same named place, and it represents a district mosque. Marija, which was built in 1510, is situated. On the west side of the church well preserved is an original church wall. In its MOSQUE SELITA – is situated in a place called Selita. It was built in the XVII century, but the significant changes were done base the church has an irregular rectangle, with one entrance. In the church a portal with renaissance doorjamb is kept. in XIX and XX century. Above the door of the church there is an archivolt. After the conquering of the Turks in 1693, the church was turned into a THE MAIN MOSQUE NAMAZDJAH – is located in Ulcinj. Sulejman Mijali built that mosque in 1728. The mosque Namazdjah city mosque. The oculist of the church is immured, 4 new windows were made, sidewalls were rebuilt, and a minaret was represents a typical district mosque with a basis rectangular form and a minaret. added onto the building. In the object church – mosque in the Old Ulcinj, today Archeological museum of the town is placed. MOSQUE DRAGINJE – is situated in the same named place. That temple has a typically rectangular base. The mosque WATCH TOWER – is situated on a location Podgradje close to Ulcinj. The watchtower, according to written documents Draginje is a district mosque. originates from the XVIII century. That object represents a building of a square basis, built from the irregularly trimmed stone, MOSQUE VLADIMIR – is located in a place called Vladimir close to Ulcinj. It was built at the end of the XVIII century. slurred by the lime mortar. MOSQUE BRAJSE – is located in the same named place. That is a mosque of a rectangular base, built in XVII century. THE CHURCH OF ST. JOSIP – is situated under White hill. It was built in 1875 as a church with 3 belfries and one transept. The building of that temple lasted very long. The church of St. Josip is the last object built in the area of Ulcinj in the time of Otoman reign. THE CHURCH OF ST. VASILIJE – is situated on a location of Zelenika Zoganja. The church of St. Vasilije is an orthodox temple built at the end of the XVIII century. The church is rich with traditional ornaments. THE CHURCH OF ST. DJORDJE – is a catholic church, which is located close to the mouth of the River Bojana. According to written records, the church of St. Djorjde originates from the XIX century THE CHURCH OF - is situated in the same named place. The church Bratica is a catholic temple, built at the beginning of the XX century. THE CHURCH IN LOWER KLEZNA – is located in a place called Lower Klezna, several kilometers away from Ulcinj. The church is the property of the catholic archbishopric, and it was built in XIX century. ORTXODOX CATHERDRAL OF ST. NIKOLA – is situated in a place in Ulcinj called Meterizi. Even though it was built in 1890, according to historical data, in its place, in the XV century there was already an orthodox monastery dedicated to St. Archan- gel Mihailo. ST. JOVAN`S CHURCH – is located near Svac, a former town. St. Jovan`s church was built in 1300 as a cathedral church. That temple is located on the grounds of a much older church, which the Mongolians ruined a long time ago. MOSQUE – is placed in a place called krute. It was built at the end of the XIX and the beginning of the XX century FRANCISKAN CHURCH OF ST. MARIJA – is situated in a place called Svac. That is a temple, which according to some data, MOSQUE MIDE – is located in the same named place. It was built in XVIII century. was built most probably after the year1300. MOSQUE – is located in a place called Sukobin. It was built in the end of the XVIII and the beginning of the XIX PASHA`S MOSQUE – is situated in the very Ulcinj. That building originates from the Turkish period. Pasha`s mosque was built century. in 1719, and it is endowment of Klic Alija from Constantinople (Istanbul). Next to the mosque there is a Turkish bath, the only MOSQUE IN LOWER KLEZNA – was built at the end of the XIX and the beginning of the XX century. object of that kind in the entire Montenegro. The Turkish bath is consisted of one extra object and a bath. VILLA RUSTICA – is situated in the bay Kruce. That late – antique villa was discovered during the recent ground digging for MOSQUE VRH PAZARA (THE TOP OF THE MARKET) – was built in XVIII century. That temple in its basis is a rectangle a private house. Villa Rustica was a big house of an owner of a very big property, fro which it is considered that encompassed mosque with an octagon minaret. Even though during the earthquake in 1979 the mosque Vrh pazara has been damaged a all the area of Kruce. On that locality a mosaic and coins of the Emperors Anastasije, Justin and Justinijan I were found, so lot, on the grounds of the existing one today we a new mosque is seen. it is thought that the villa originates from the VI century A.D. Beside to the Illyrian bulwark in the Old town, villa Rustica, MOSQUE MERAJA – represents a typical district mosque. It was built in XVII century. represents the most valuable uncovered complex on the territory of Ulcinj. Recreation

It is enough just to arrive in Ulcinj and to already think how more precisely to a cape named “Old Ulcinj” and with the diving gear you can try to meet the underwater world of Ulcinj only one look on this ancient town is enough a recreation for and its surrounding. There used to be a belief that on the rock of that ridge, the remains of the Old Ulcinj or “Dolcingo an entire hot summer day. But when you get into sightseeing Vecchio” are placed. However, with later archeological discoveries it was established that on the above mentioned rock of the town and its suburb, you realize that it is necessary to in the classical era there used to be a little signal station (specula) and that in the Middle century there used to be a spend several days in Ulcin in order to fully meet it and enjoy fortress, which served as an observation tower. Maybe these records are enough to convince you to visit this little ridge, in its Old town and its beaches, ethno taverns, stores or and for a short tie be a researcher. Why not try it? Island Old Ulcinj is loyally expecting you! However if you're a skilled markets. If you choose Ulcinj exclusively for tourist reasons, diver, Ulcinj beaches and coves are the right place for you. Use the opportunity of renting a barge or a boat and with the you will find it hard to resist the spirit of Orient, and you won't help of county fisherman or professional diver set off to the just 5 km distant Cove Valdanos. There you can spend entire feel like leaving your favorite beach, hotel where you're day observing the sea bottom, exploring underwater world or seeking for the remains of the shipwrecks or sank loads. staying or the terrace of the private apartment from which you You don't have to worry too much fro the details, because several diving clubs from Ulcinj offer you a possibility of both can observe the town… Maybe right at the moment when you renting a completely professional gear and training for those who wish to become divers. If after diving in the waters of are having some nice conversation with your loved one, or Ulcinj aquatorium your wishes for the adventures and recreation even bigger, than the best thing to do is to ask around drink a exquisite Turkish coffee which is masterfully prepared by housewives in copper coffeepots and pour into little demitasse, your look starts wandering and you decide to recreate yourself walking through the Old Ulcinj town or through a nearby old Ulcinj nucleus. As the majority of tourists, usually, spend their vacation on the beaches swimming and sunbathing, such activities in Ulcinj are not just a recommen- dation but also an irresistible call.

The beaches of Ulcinj are simply lurking you… petty and healing sand which pleasantly attaches to your wet body, warm sea, parasols made of reed or of coll, a pleasant breeze which cools the summer hotness and a mandatory colorful summer cocktail which you are sipping, while observing the surrounding under your dark sun glasses, all of this creates a picture which irresistibly reminds on beaches of Hawaii, Caribbean, Maldivian, Jamaica… Whether you're spending your day in the city arranged bathing beaches, in nudist beaches, in the naturalistic complex Ada Bojana or in numerous hidden copes, rocks, and crags… in Ulcinj you will recreate yourself in the best possible way. After several days that you have been spending in a constant rhythm: resting on the beach, dining in a restaurant, walking through the town and you become surfeited by that, set yourself off with some wooden barge, paddleboat or oar boat to some new beach, island, about the possibilities of sports or underwater fishing or to simply, in the quest for new events you distant yourself form the center of town for one or several days.The most beautiful and the most attractive destination is Ada Bojana. The informed ones say, that on Ada you will find peace, regain energy and will, throw out negative thoughts, meet and unite with the intact nature, enjoying in trying out freshly taken out sea products, again fall in love with the world around you, or simply on Ada you will once again learn how to live. If you don't see life as a strict rule of conduct or some kind of a stigma, then Ada is the right solution. The nudist beach and everyday meetings with people of the same or similar views on the world will especially thrill you. The funs of horse riding can on Ada Bojana, a nudist island that is called paradise on earth, rent riding horses and in the walk beside the sea in the sunset experience memorable moments. On Ada you can also sail, surpass big waves with great speed and rapidity, swim undisturbed and without the danger that you might have went to deep or simply roll yourself in the sea mud which is made by sea waves and sand a lot like flour. Also, on Ada you can ride with paraglide, kite and especially windsurf… On Ada Bojana there is a windsurf school which owns the newest, top-notch gear. The potentials of Ada Bojana satisfy it can appear to you that the “Oriental tide” which leads you to little alleys, on city causeways or squares is lurking you, both amateurs and the high criteria of the professionals. The flat line of the lake water on which first steps of this sport so in wandering from the Old town to the Old Ulcinj you can think that one day lasts for eternity, and your getting to know are learned is suitable for the beginners. After only 7 days of training at the professional trainers allows you enjoyment in with this town can seem longer than a century. On the other side Ulcinj attracts you with its exclusivity with – a great the waves, and after a one-month training the winds in the open sea are available. The salable winds that blow on the natural gift – a naturalistic island Ada Bojana something that very few countries have.As soon as you decide that your Ada beaches, make excellent waves, which allow high quality windsurf. If you like to recreate in a less dynamic way, a vacation in Ulcinj will not just be swimming and sunbathing, you have to make sure that in this town you will surrender to real suggestion is a ride with your own car or rent – car vehicle to Sasko Lake. By renting a wooden barge or a canoe, all possible pleasures. Your enthusiasm with the place where you are staying starts turning into a true emotion, which will you can set yourself of through the dense shrubbery, reed or willow trunks along the Lake, whose surface is 364 ha. Even hardly be just an ordinary experience. We suggest that you experience Ulcinj truly, to be free and that your thoughts though bird watching is still in infancy in Montenegro, with binoculars you can observe 260 kinds of birds. Also, you can wander, to dream while watching the sea, to surrender to rest to the utmost limits. Put your towel on your shoulder and

perpetuate the birds either with a photo or a video camera. On River walk slowly to the Big or Small beach, to some cove or cape or simply wander until you find a place, which at that Bojana, which is nearby, you can try yourself in hunting or fishing; during moment will be the right choice for you. When you completely surrender to peace, sea and quietude, or maybe a little bit the winter by hunting woodcocks and during the summer fishing "lica". tired from the mass of the swimmers on the beaches, you set yourself towards your hotel room, ask around at numerous Kind hosts will always gladly take you with their boat to hunt leading you Ulcinj taxi or van transporters about tourist excursions which are everyday organized, and then decide where to go in with the little secrets of hunting. If you're a hunter, and underwater tomorrow. Among interesting tourist tours a visit of the Montenegrin monasteries both on the coast and in the interior fisherman or fisherman etc. on River Bojana, and on Porto Milena you can should be pointed out. You can spend a very pleasant day if you decide to visit Skadar Lake or River Crnojevic. For the see numerous “calimeras”. “Calimeras” are ancient houses with attractive tourists very interesting are also not so far trips to the monuments of the culturally – historic development of Montenegro devices for a specific way of hunting fish, which has effectively kept until and the ancient capital , or a visit to a famous village Njegusi, a place of birth of to well known poet and nowadays in this area. If you're not a fisherman, and you like fish, then in the ruler of Montenegro Petar II Petrovic Njegos. In the recent years very popular is also a tour, which includes rafting on the mouth of the River Bojana you have a wide choice of fish restaurants River Tara. Such tours are directly scheduled or paid at the owners of the van taxi owners. Also, there is a possibility of on water in which you can taste various sea specialties, fishes, crabs, the organized bus transport, which includes excursions to the above-mentioned destinations along with the lunch and shells… If you wish for recreation on the sea, the best choice is the refreshment pauses. The mentioned trips, one day trips or trips that last for several days, to touristy attractive areas of excursion with a taxi boat from Ulcinj to some of the neighboring towns Montenegro are organized by numerous tourist agencies from Ulcinj, so about the details you can get best information like: Bar, Petrovac, , Kotor, and Herceg Nov by asking the owner of the agency or going in person to their offices. Also, the necessary data of where to go or what to see in Montenegro you can get in the Tourist organization in Ulcinj. Because of the closeness of the Albanian border, Top Tours & Excursions there are numerous agencies, which from Ulcinj take travelers, by bus, to Albanian town like: Tirana or ancient Skadar. The trip to can be extremely interesting and it is very frequent in the recent years. If you decide to go on a In an exotic coastal place like Ulcinj, you cannot immediately find out what completely opposite side, you have a possibility to visit on a day. Also, you can use rent – a – car transport to will instantly attract you and on which side will its charms take you. At first Bar, where from the harbor of Bar you can go by ferry to the Italian towns Bari or Ancona. Entertainment & Amusement

As much as it attracts with its look, centuries old tradition, culturally recognizable identity, Ulcinj doesn't fall back in the area of rich amusement offer and relaxation, which classifies it in the coastal places of extra quality. Especially during the summer period, Ulcinj is full of various amusing shows, which from day to day are spontaneously organized in Ulcinj`s restaurants, cafes, hotels, open-air terraces, beaches and in beach bars. Interesting and always smiled people from Ulcinj, their cheerful mood and hospitality unselfishly share with the tourists. Beside the more of the 20 beaches where guests and visitors in Ulcinj swim, sunbathe and amuse themselves in various ways every day, similar possibilities for the summer vacation also offer hidden places like Ulcinj`s strands and crags, which are usually used by the lazy tourists, who wish a true intimae or those who don't like loud places or crowded beaches. Except the whole day rest on almost all Ulcinj beaches, gives you a possibility of one hour drives of paddleboats and oar boats. On certain beaches there are visibly marked places for scooter drives and drives of motorboats or rubber bobsled. If you don't have the necessary licenses for practicing these sports, that will not be a problem in Ulcinj, because the adequate training and help will be given to you by several exquisite instructors. If on your summer vacation your children are going too, beside swimming and playing in the sand, on Ulcinj beaches there is a lot of space intended for the youngest population. Those places are usually made in sand, and are composed of mini playgrounds with necessary children requisites. Also, certain parts of the beaches are turned into children playgrounds, and in the nearby there are smaller swimming pools and popular summer toboggans. For sport funs, who that kind of fun can't live aside even in the days of their rest, in the scope of the hotel complex “Velika plaza” there are: football fields, as well as terrains, as well as the terrains for little sports, , volley ball or hand ball. Big tennis playgrounds are located next to the hotel “Galeb” as well as on Ada Bojana. Very interestingly you can spend on a famous Ada Bojana, surfing on the waves, riding horses, driving on the kite or In primary and secondary schools in Ulcinj several exquisite sports halls have been made, while swimming pools are skillfully diving into the big waves.. If after that you are still craving for more excitements, from a little airport in the place situated in the hotels “Olimpik” and “Galeb”. called Stoj, close to Ulcinj, you can fly a motor kite, admiring to the picturesque panorama of Ulcinj, watching the sea, River Boajan, Skadar Lake, beaches and numerous Ulcinj mountains. If you like surprises and your nerves can withstand a little bit of cruelty, in Ulcinj every year ram fights are organized. In the little arena in the Old town, people from Ulcinj often, and most gladly during some religious holidays for guests and visitors organize traditional rams fight. That ancient custom gathers even few thousand observers and rooters. After the rest and fooling around, you can continue to enjoy in numerous Ulcinj cafes, restaurants or taverns. Almost all resort compounds in Ulcinj or in its surrounding, from night to night offer extra amusement events like: mini concerts, performances of famous singers, various dance and show programs, karaoke show, various contests or fun nights which understand various lotto games and rewards for the visitors. Even though everything emits an air of Orient, and in the numerous resort compounds you can hear the sound of Albanian folk music, in Ulcinj you can also have a good time with the rhythms of the modern music so in numerous Ulcinj cafes often hip – hop, rave, dance or similar parties are being prepared. There are also numerous discotheques or open air cafes which younger population visits and where in teenage generation the best night funs happens. Apart from several Ulcinj cafes which are located in the center of town, in the farther or nearer surrounding there few more arranged discotheques, which are opened from 21.00 h to 05.00 h. If it is another kind of fun that you wish, then the best solution is to go to Ulcinj hotels, restaurants or taverns. With a suitable dinner, Montenegrin vines or sweet deserts you can spend a pleasant and beautiful evening, watching, from the hotel complex “Dvori Balsica”, Ulcinj sky full of stars. The support- ers of culture, after a light dinner can set themselves to the city squares on which maybe they will meet some, still unheard of, painter who observing the Old town is trying to convey with the skillful moves of the paintbrush the impres- sion he is experiencing onto canvas.