Obviously more than my memory is going-- I meant to say,"Is THERE. . ."

It's possible, but I wouldn't deliberately use an answer we've had already. I just don't remember. I just now did a search on this forum for the word I have in mind as the answer to this puzzle, and it did not turn up any of the crossword game threads. However, the search funtion is so poor that that may not prove much.

Just so that the clue won't be buried, here it is again:
Four letters. Move the "Z" from Radziwill into third position in this word. It's a place where artists try to outdo one another in painting the walls of the town. There's a biennial contest.

Cmt, I know you wouldn't do it intentionally, and I certainly could be wrong.
Regardless, I can't find the answer! :-)

Do you want a hint that will make it very (too) easy to find, or do you want to keep trying?

I need a hint, please!

hint: Italy (Now you will find it.)

That doesn't help one bit! I was already searching in Italy b/c my deja vu experience was of that and you often post about Italy.

I thought I ought to know it b/c it's a 4 letter town, w/o even the knowledge of the art contest, but no can do!

The walls of this small town are covered with murals. Artists go there from all over the world to paint the murals.

After 3 days of searching for a town in italy that is 4 letters, that holds a biennial mural festival, I finally realized why I couldn't...The town's name maybe has 5 letters.
Dozza?

D=1
o=1
z=2
z=3
a=4

Eek! This is terrible! I can't count!!!! I'd better quit. Or change my name. Or add an extra finger. :(

cmt,
It happens to the best of us. Don't worry, it was a great learning experience as I read about a lot of interesting places as a result.

Clue: In the early 19th century, a Danish artist created this monument to a long-standing group of mercenaries.
1 word - 12 letters.
6th letter is the "D" from Dozza.

Thanks. I'd better double check my counting next time I make up a clue.

I never knew about Swiss mercenaries.

Lowendenkmal?

Correct. The swiss guard were not only the pope's muscle...they worked for anyone with enough $.

Famous man recently exhumed in Verona ~675 years after death, in order for scientists to learn more about his life and death. Known by a three-part name: 9, 5, 5 letters. The "d" of Lowendenkmal is the penultimate letter of the first part of the name.

I know this one without searching but I will let someone else answer. quite fascinating!

I guess I will answer...Cangrande della Scala?

Yes, that's it.

Clue: This 17th Century court financier built a residence so sumptuous that it became the archetype for all that followed, however it ultimately landed him in jail.

2 words...both are 7 letters. The 6th letter in the 2nd word is an "E" from Cangrande della Scala.

Well, D_T

Maybe someone else knows the answer, but I haven't got the faintest clue in terms of where to start looking! (ie, maybe a little hint?)

Nicolas Fouquet???

Correct. Fouquet built Vaux le Vicomte only to raise the jealousy and suspicion of Louis XIV. However, Louis was so impressed by the chateau that he hired the architect and landscape designer to redesign Versailles.
On Saturday nights from May to October, the entire chateau is illuminated with candles. It is a breath-taking sight.
If you want to take a look here is the link...
http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com/eng/accueil.htm

cmt?

Sorry, I was out and then forgot.

According to legend, a nymph emerged as a spring, located in an islet within an island. Name the islet.

7 letters. The 3rd is the "t" from Fouquet.

Ortegia, Spring of Arethusa?

Yes, you have it.

This French painter, best known for his Rococo style, was a "premier peintre du Roi".

8,7

2nd letter of 2nd word is "O" from Ortegia

Francois Boucher?

Yes, D_T

D_T???

Clue: This 18th century mansion was allegedly built for a nun who was the mistress of Portugal's king. It is now a museum.

2 words, 1st word 7 letters, 2nd word 7 letters. The 5th letter of the 1st word is a "C" from Francois Boucher.

Hint: The king was Joao V and the nun was Madre Paula.

I give up! :-S
For most of the day I was reading up on Alfonso VI & Ines de Castro, but she wasn't a nun...
I couldn't find much on Joao V or Madre Paula except he built a big convent in Mafra and she was at the convent of Odivelas.

I hope someone else find the answer soon!

yk,

Now I feel bad. I didn't think it would be so difficult, sorry.

This should simplify things...The museum's name is Museu da Cidade.

Don't feel bad. It probably isn't difficult for others.

Palácio Pimenta?

Correct, You're Up!

All of this artist's work was bequeathed to his nation according to his will. There is also a prize named after him.

6,7,7,6

5th letter of 2 word is "O" from Palácio Pimenta

Here's a hint: The 2003 winner of his prize is a transvestite ceramist.

Joseph Mallord William Turner?

Correct!

For anyone who is interested, the last 2 clues I gave: Francois Boucher & Joseph Mallord William Turner are both exhibitions currently held at the Kimball Art Museum in Dallas, Texas.
http://www.kimbellart.org