Vranje is the seat of Pcinja District and as such is a major center for cultural events in the district. First of all, there is a legend about the name of the city of Vranje, which says that in ancient times Vranje was called Golubinje, after its ruller, Duke Golubic. After the fall of Vranje in the hands of the Ottomans during the time of Duke Golubic, who died in the Battle of Kosovo, Duke’s wife, named Vrana, was in charge of the city. While the wife was the new ruler, Golubinje was named after Vrana – Vranje.
