Andrea Antico Square - Upper Square

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Andrea Antico Square is the main square of Motovun, named after the famous 15th-century music publisher and composer born in the town. It features historic well shafts, including one with the oldest Venetian lion in Motovun, and serves as the primary venue for public events.

Andrea Antico Square- The famous person after whom the upper square is named, which is also the main square of Motovun, is Andrea Antico or Andrija Motovunjanin, a famous music publisher, music printer and composer, who was born in Motovun around 1480. Below the main square there is a large cistern, and on each side of the square are well shafts - one from the 15th century and one from the 14th century, on which is the oldest Venetian lion in Motovun from 1332. The main square is also the most beautiful stage of all public events in Motovun.

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