Ulqin (also known as Ulcinj or Dulcigno) is a coastal city in southern Montenegro, located along the Adriatic Sea. It is a significant tourist destination that was once part of former Yugoslavia.

Ulqin was founded around the 5th century BC by the Illyrians. In 163 BC, it was conquered by the Roman Empire, and following the empire’s division, it became part of the Byzantine Empire.

During the Middle Ages, the city came under Slavic rule and later the rule of the Balsha family. In 1405, it was taken over by the Republic of Venice, and in 1571, it fell under Ottoman control.

The “false messiah,” Sabbatai Zevi, also spent his final years in Ottoman-ruled Ulqin.

In 1880, the city was conquered by the Principality of Montenegro.

During the second half of the 20th century, Ulqin experienced a “golden age,” largely due to the rise of high-level tourism.

Today, Ulqin is the center of both the Municipality of Ulqin and the Albanian community in Montenegro. According to the latest census, the city has a population of 10,707, while the municipality’s total population is 19,921.