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Popular Things To Do | Other Things To Do Tips | All Tips (117) The cathedral of St. Marco was built in 15th century by local craftsmen who were famous for their skills from Venice to Dubrovnik. Cathedral has many amazing works of art and relicts, the most famous one is probably the "Lady Of The Island" icon which had supposedly protected Korcula from Turkish invasion in 1571. It might be the work of Jacopo Tintoretto, just like other four great paintings purchased in Italy in 16th century. Leave a Comment
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Performances are on Thursday evenings, so don't miss it, make sure you arrange your islanfd hopping around it as it is a definate must see.
From the 12th century and particularly in the 16th and 17th centuries, the dance spread to many Mediterranean countries: to Italy, Corsica, Sicily, Malta, France and, through Spanish trade, to Flanders, Germany and even to England.
Today, Korcula is the only island where it is still danced with real swords in its original War-Dance form and where it has enjoyed a proud and almost unbroken tradition for over four centuries, though the text, music and pattern of the dance have been slightly altered and shortened (the contest used to last for two hours!) over the years. Leave a Comment
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The biggest and the most beautiful building of Korcula - the Cathedral of St. Marco - is on the top of the town. South from it, there is the Bishop's Palace (1342;1653/1860) where the Abbatial Treasury of St. Marco is placed today with a rich collection of Croatian and Italian Renaissance artists, a collection of manuscripts and books and a collection of the ceremonial clothes. North from the Cathedral, there is a small church of St. Peter - probably the oldest preserved church in the town from the 11th century/1388 - in which the Renaissance portal of the master Bonino da Milano and the wooden statues of the apostles are situated - the work of the Venetian sculptors from the 18th century. On the western side of the square, there is Crkva Gospojina (Church of Our Lady) from 1483, the Renaissance work of the local builders, where the tombs of the historical Korcula families are situated as well as the tomb of the defender from Turkish assault, the priest Rozanovic. There are also beautifully decorated gravestones, and a big mosaic of the Dutch artist Louis Schrikkela on the altar, from 1964-67. There is a flag column on the square next to the Crkva Gospojina from 1515 Leave a Comment
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Marco Polo was born in 1254. probably in Korcula - his father Nikola (Niccolo) was a successful merchant who together with his brother Mate (Matteo) and son Marko (Marco) reached China overland.
Some historians think Marko was born in Venice, others support the simple logic that he was born in his father's home - the building still stands inside old town of Korcula. Family name Depolo (de Polo - of Polo's) is still alive in this ancient town.
You can visit the remains of this house (private property) for a small fee and take a look at few pictures and maps. Leave a Comment
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Within the old town city walls, you will notice that some buildings have the amblem "Bratovscina ..." - "Fraternity of ...". The Fraternity of St. Rok was established in 16th century, and like most others had important role in religious and social life of the city.
Even today religious processions in Korcula are led by members of these fraternities. Leave a Comment
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. It was built in 1813 on the place of the Venetian fortification of the open type from 1616, and the French fortification of the "redoute" type from 1803-1813. The remnants of these defence walls can be seen still, and the church of St. Vlaho was pulled down during the building of the English tower. From this hill and the very tower, which today serves as the telecommunication station, a wonderful view extends to the Korcula archipelago and the island of Mljet on the east, to the interiour of the island on the south, to the Peljesac Channel and the island of Hvar on the west, and to the old town and the mountain St. Elias on the north. Leave a Comment
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Built in 1505, and extended with the eastern aisle in 1665. The altar of the western aisle is decorated by the valuable copy of Tizian's painting "Torturing of Saint Peter". The original was damaged in the meantime and the copy remained, made in the master's school. The monastery possesses, Beside this painting and the painting by the painter Poncun "Miracle of St. Dominic in Surian", numerous other works of art, and a rich library. The building of the monastery is partly fortified because it experienced several attacks during its history. There is a very picturesque "mandrac" - a small port for the monastery boats - nearby. Leave a Comment
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Korcula Town, a marvel of medieval urban planning which has charmed foreign visitors since the first tourists arrived in the 1920s.
Transportation:-
Korcula is one of the few islands served by busses (which board a ferry to the island). The bus station is at Prat. Bb (Ticket and info window open M Sa 6:30 9am, 9:30am 4pm and 4:30 to 7pm. Su 2 7pm) Busses run to Dubrovnik (31/2 hr, 1 per day 62kn).
Ferries run to Dubrovnik (31/2 hr, 5 per week, 64kn); Hvar (3hr, 1-2 pd, 62kn). Ferries from other destations connects Vela Luka and Sobra on Miljet.
Accommodation and food:-
Private Rooms are the only budget accommodation available. Although Marko Polo, Biline 5, will arrange one for you, they dont necessarily offer the best deals, shop around at the tourist office and check out local options. Marko Polo is on the waterfront where the ferry docks. Singles 76 160kn; diybkes 100 212kn; triple 140 272kn). Prices depend on the season. Tourist tax 4.50 7kn. Look for sobe (room) signs uphill from the buss station away from Stari Grad. Leave a Comment
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You have to go snorkeling while you are here. The water is warm, and beautiful and there are no sharks or sea snakes. There is plenty to look at underwater, such as little electric blue fish, sea cucumbers and octopus (in some parts).
I bought some little kid inner tubes for floatation but the water is so salty that it'll keep you afloat with virtually no effort on your end.
In the center of town you can buy a really good set of mask and snorkel for $10 there's alot to choose from but the vendors are honest and will lead you in the direction of the quality cheap ones. Leave a Comment
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So after you've taken the water taxi to Lumbarda and grabbed a pizza to eat make your way up the road to the beach and enjoy the walk there. The road is lined with vineyards galore. Grab a grape but not too many because that might be called stealing. Take a few just to taste the sweetness of future wines. It definatly compliments the feeling of the moment of actually being on that island soaking up the sun and relaxing to your hearts content. This truely is a perfect getaway. Leave a Comment
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