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Ulcinj (Montenegrin/Serbian Cyrillic: Улцињ, Albanian: Ulqin or Ulqini, Italian: Dulcigno, Turkish: Ülgün, Greek: Ολοκαίνιον, Olokénion) is a coastal town and municipality in Montenegro. European Summer Time is the arrangement in Europe by which clocks are advanced by one hour in Spring to make the most of seasonal daylight Daylight saving time ( DST Central European Time ( CET) is one of the names of the Time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+1 is used in the following locations Central European Time West Africa Time Western European Summer Time Central European Summer Time ( CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 Time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+2 corresponds to the following Time zones Eastern European Time Egypt Standard Time Central Africa Time The 5th century BC started the first day of 500 BC and ended the last day of 401 BC. This is a list of dialing codes by town in Montenegro. Until Montenegro gained independence from Serbia and Montenegro, the nation was accessed through the international are the Montenegrin car license plate codes by municipality and in alphabetical order List of Postal codes in Montenegro: 81000-81999 81000 - Podgorica 81101 - Podgorica 1 81102 - Podgorica ISO 3166-2ME is an ISO standard which defines Geocodes It is the subset of ISO 3166-2 that applies to Montenegro. Montenegrin language ( Cyrillic script: Црногорски језик, Latin: Crnogorski jezik) is the name given to the Ijekavian- Shtokavian The Serbian Cyrillic alphabet (српска/Вукова ћирилица srpska/Vukova ćirilica, literally " Serbian/Vuk's Cyrillic alphabet " is Albanian (sq ''Gjuha shqipe'' ˈɟuha ˈʃcipɛ is an Indo-European language spoken by nearly 6 million peoplewhile others claim that it derives from Daco - Italian ( or lingua italiana) is a Romance language spoken by about 63 million people as a First language, primarily in Italy. Turkish ( tr Türkçe IPA) is a language spoken by over 63 million people worldwide making it the most commonly spoken of the Turkic languages. Greek (el ελληνική γλώσσα or simply el ελληνικά — "Hellenic" is an Indo-European language, spoken today by 15-22 million people mainly Montenegro ( British English) Montenegrin / Serbian: PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE THE LANGUAGES WITHOUT CONSENSUS ON THE TALK PAGE! The town of Ulcinj has a population of 10,828 (2003 census), and it is the centre of Ulcinj municipality. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. This southernmost municipality of Montenegro has a population of 20,290.
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History
The wider area of Ulcinj has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. The term Bronze Age refers to a period in human cultural development when the most advanced Metalworking (at least in systematic and widespread use included techniques for Illyrian tombs (tumuli), found in the village of Zogaj, in the vicinity of Ulcinj, date back to the Bronze Age. Illyrians has come to refer to a broad ill-defined " Indo-European " group of peoples who inhabited the western Balkans ( Illyria, roughly
The town is believed to be founded in the 5th century BC by Greek colonists from Colchis. The 5th century BC started the first day of 500 BC and ended the last day of 401 BC. The term ancient Greece refers to the period of Greek history lasting from the Greek Dark Ages ca In ancient Geography, Colchis or Kolchis ( Georgian and Laz: კოლხეთი k'olxeti; Greek:, Kolchís The Colchian colonization is mentioned in the 3rd century BC, in a poem by Apollonius of Rhodos. The 3rd century BC started the first day of 300 BC and ended the last day of 201 BC In Greek mythology, Rhodos was a son of Hermes and Aphrodite.
Illyrians lived in the region at the time, and under Greek influence built immense so-called Cyclopean Walls. Cyclopean masonry is a type of stonework found in Mycenaean architecture built with huge Limestone Boulders, roughly fitted together with minimal In Latin, it was known as Olcinium or Ulcinium. In medieval times a shipwreck of a Saracen ship was stranded there with African slaves; locals saved the surviving Africans and made them an integral part of the population of the town. A shipwreck can refer to a wrecked ship or to the event that caused the wreck such as the striking of something that causes the ship to sink the stranding of the ship on rocks Saracen was a term used by Europeans in the Middle Ages for Fatimids at first then later for all who professed the religion of Islam. Slavery is a social-economic system under which certain persons — known as slaves — are deprived of personal freedom and compelled to perform labour or services
Before the medieval period, Ulcinj was known as one of the pirate capitals of the Adriatic Sea. This is also seen during the later period of Illyrian Kingdom. The Illyrian languages are a group of Indo-European languages that were spoken in the western part of the Balkans in former times by groups identified as Inhabitants of Ulcinj were known at the time of Christ, especially from 20 BC to around 300 AD, to be very confrontational to those who were foreigners to their land; they were especially meticulous about border disputes as well. Christ is the English term for the Greek ( Khristós) meaning "the anointed "
The Republic of Venice controlled Dulcigno (as it was called in the Venetian language) until 1573 and incorporated the city in the Albania Veneta. The Most Serene Republic of Venice ((Serenìsima Repùblica Vèneta or Repùblica de Venesia Serenissima Repubblica Venetian or Venetan is a Romance language spoken by over two million people mostly in the Veneto region of Italy. Albania Veneta ( English: Venetian Albania) was the name for the possessions of the Republic of Venice in southern Dalmatia that existed from 1420 In those Venetian years many Christian Albanians took refuge in Ulcinj from Muslim Turks.
Ottoman rule was begun in the sixteenth century. Ulcinj was a kaza of İşkodra sandjak of Rumeli eyalet before 19th century. A township (or Municipality) is a settlement which has the status and powers of a unit of local government Shkodër (Shkodër or Shkodra is a city located on Lake Shkodër in northwestern Albania in the District Rumelia or Rumeli ( Turkish: Rumeli ("Land of the Romans" from Rum: "Greek" "Roman" and El Ulcinj became kaza of İşkodra vilayet after 1867. Ulcinj finally became part of Montenegro after Treaty of Berlin in 1878. The Treaty of Berlin was the final Act of the Congress of Berlin ( June 13 - July 13, 1878) by which the United Kingdom, Austria-Hungary
Famous Inhabitants
Cafo Beg Ulqini (Cafo Alibegu)
Mujo Ulqinaku (Mujo Cakulli)
Population
Ulcinj is administrative centre of Ulcinj municipality, which has 20,290 residents. The town of Ulcinj itself has a population of 10,828.
Ulcinj is the centre of Albanian community in Montenegro. Albanians in Montenegro constitute 503% of the county's total population. It is the only municipality in Montenegro where Albanians form the overwhelming majority. } Albanians (Shqiptarët are an Ethnic group and a Nation, in the sense of sharing a common Albanian culture speaking the Albanian language
Population of Ulcinj:
Ethnic groups (2003 census):
- Albanians (72. Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. } Albanians (Shqiptarët are an Ethnic group and a Nation, in the sense of sharing a common Albanian culture speaking the Albanian language 14%)
- Montenegrins (11. Montenegrins ( Serbian: Црногорци/ Crnogorci) are a South Slavic people closely akin to the Serbs, associated to Montenegro 93%)
- Serbs (7. Serbs ( Serbian: Срби Srbi) are a South Slavic people living in the Balkans and Central Europe, mainly in Serbia, 44%)
- Muslims by nationality (3. Muslims by nationality ( Muslimani, Муслимани was a term used in Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia as an official designation of nationality of 36%)
- Bosniaks (1. The Bosniaks or Bosniacs (Bošnjak pl Bošnjaci bɔ'ʃɲaːt͡si are a South Slavic people living mainly in Bosnia and Herzegovina ("Bosnia" 46%)
Religion (2003 census):
- Muslims (79. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion 86%)
- Orthodox (10. 7%)
- Roman Catholic (10. 7%)
Tourism
In the summer time, Ulcinj is a popular tourist destination. Although still undiscovered by many travelers from larger countries, repeat tourists and an increasing amount of first time visitors make Ulcinj a hot spot for vacationers between the months of May and September. It is most famous for its beaches, which are considered the most beautiful in Montenegro. The most valuable resource of the Ulcinj riviera is Velika plaža / Plazha e Madhe (literally "Big Beach"), which is a 12 km long portion of sandy beach - the longest on the Montenegrin coast. There is also a beach that holds the name Mala Plaža ("Plazha Vogel") which is much smaller in size, but is very popular with visitors. "The Korzo" as it is called by locals, is a strip-like walkway ligning the small beach. At night during the summer months, young tourists walk past one another while bright lights decorate the street and live music invades their ear drums. It is said that some of the most beautiful girls in South Eastern Europe, visiting Ulcinj as tourists, can be found walking about the Korzo on a nightly basis. There are many more less known smaller beaches that serve as a get a way to many people looking to catch their breath.
Ulcinj's old town is a very well preserved castle looking community that is left over from medieval times. A castle is a defensive structure seen as one of the main symbols of the Middle Ages. The old town sits atop a mountain overlooking the shore and is a tourist attraction on its own.
Ada Bojana(Albanian Buna) is popular among foreign tourists from Western Europe for its peace and unique atmosphere. Ada Bojana ( Island Bojana) is an Island in the Ulcinj Municipality in Montenegro. Western Europe at its most general meaning means 'all the countries in the West of Europe '
Šaško lake and Ulcinj's salt pond (porto milen: albanian) are popular among birdwatchers, because Ulcinj and its surroundings are major resting points for over 200 bird species on their migration paths.
There are numerous pubs, dance clubs, and bars that dot the city that are usually filled to capacity throughout the summer. Known clubs and bars: Millennium, Galeb, EX Cafe, Irish Pub, Captain Hook
The majority of tourists in Ulcinj are Albanians, Germans, Italians, and other nearby European countries. } Albanians (Shqiptarët are an Ethnic group and a Nation, in the sense of sharing a common Albanian culture speaking the Albanian language The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as The' Italian people' are a Southern European Ethnic group located primarily in Italy, Switzerland, France and by virtue of a wide-ranging
A large number of Americans who are either of Albanian descent or were born in or near the city of Ulcinj often make the city a prime summer time destination. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the
Transport
Ulcinj is connected with rest of Montenegro by two-laned highways. It is connected with other coastal towns by the Adriatic Motorway. The Adriatic Highway ( Croatian / Serbian Latin: Jadranska Magistrala; Serbian Cyrillic: Јадранска Магистрала) is Reaching inland is made possible by detouring from The Adriatic Motorway at Budva or Sutomore (through Sozina tunnel). Budva ( Montenegrin language / Serbian language: Будва Budva Italian: Budua is a coastal town in Montenegro. History Sutomore was called Spizza in Venetian, when it was under the Republic of Venice from 1420 to 1797 and belonged to the Albania Veneta The Sozina tunnel ( Serbian Cyrillic: Тунел Созина) is a vehicular tunnel in Montenegro, and is a part of E65 European route
As of today, there are no airports in the city of Ulcinj. However, nearby airports in Tivat and Podgorica are both around 70 km away. Tivat Airport ( Serbian: Аеродром Тиват Aerodrom Tivat, Croatian: Zračna luka Tivat) is an international Airport Podgorica Airport ( Montenegrin / Serbian: Аеродром Подгорица Aerodrom Podgorica) is an International airport located 11 There are regular flights to Belgrade and Zurich from Tivat. Belgrade (Београд Beograd is the Capital and largest city of Serbia. Zürich (, Zürich German: Züri, Zurich, Zurigo; in English generally Zurich) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the Podgorica Airport has regular flights to major European destinations throughout the year. Many tourists traveling to Ulcinj from abroad arrive into the city from the airport in Tivat due to its recent renovations and general ease of navigation.
Within the city, there is public transportation available to the general public by way of city buses. Along with private automobiles, taxi cabs and vans (KOMBI) are in great abundance throughout the city and its vicinities. To avoid congestion in the often traffic-laden streets of Ulcinj, many young locals opt for travel by motorbike and scooter, which are also available to rent on daily or weekly timeshares. MotorCycle is the title of a 1993 album by Rock band Daniel Amos, released on BAI Records. A scooter is a style of two-wheeled motor vehicle traditionally defined by characteristics such as a step-through frame wheels less than 16" in diameter and an engine located
See also
Trivia
The great Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes was held hostage in the town occupied by the Ottomans then. Ulcinj Airport ( Serbian: Аеродром Улцињ Aerodrom Ulcinj) was an airport in the Ulcinj Municipality in Montenegro. Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra ( in modern Spanish; September 29, 1547 &ndash April 22, 1616) was a Spanish Novelist Dulcinea, one of the characters in his Don Quixote, may refer to a girl from Ulcinj. Dulcinea is a Fictional character who is referred to (but does not appear in Miguel de Cervantes ' novel Don Quixote. es '''''Don Quixote''''' (, see spelling and pronunciation below fully titled es '''''El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha''''' ("The Ingenious Hidalgo Don
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