Ulcinj, a less known delight full of legends tour

Ulcinj’s old town was founded by the Illyrians and has been continuously added to by various rulers over the last 2,500 years. This Old Town with its medieval walls preserves the monuments of some of the most famous historical figures such as Miguel Cervantes and Sabbatai Zevi, and together we will find out the connection they have with this place. The Citadel, the church/mosque, the Balšić Tower, the Venetian building Dvori Balšića, a turkish fountain, and many more are a must see on this tour. The museum inside the Old Town has a collection of Roman and Ottoman artifacts and there’s a church dating back to 1510 that was turned into a mosque in the 17th century. There is also a Slave Square that reminds us that Ulcinj’s history includes a bit of slave trading. Initially, many wealthy people from other countries would be attacked and taken prisioner and brought here. They would be kept here until their families paid to have them returnded. Maybe that’s what happened with Miguel de Cervantes? Later, slaves were brought from Africa and sold in the square. Those who were lucky enough to stay were freed and became citizens involved in seafaring or agriculture. As evidence of this, there are still black families living in Ulcinj today. We’ll visit these places in order to discover many legends and stories that this town modestly hides.