Korčula in Opcina Korcula, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
The Town of Korčula
Grad Korčula
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
1. The Town of Korčula Marker
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Inscription.
The Town of Korčula. Grad Korčula. is situated on the island of the same name and it encompasses administratively the settlements of Čara, Pudnat, Žmovo, Račišće and the town of Korčula itself. Korkyra Melaina, the wooded Korčula, as it was named by the ancient Greeks, is known for the beauty of its nature and for the richness of its historical, cultural and its traditional heritage. The medieval town of Korčula, encircled by walls and towers, was erected and richly ornamented by local stone-masters in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The greatest among them all was Marko Addrijić, the builder of the bellower of the St. Marko Cathedral. The Gothic and Renaissance buildings, palaces, churches, small streets and squares emphasize the harmonious ground-plan inside the old town walls, together with numerous artistic and other exhibits in museums, churches and collections. , The town of Korčula is rightly proud that stones-cutting and shipbuilding being through centuries the most important professions of the town as well as the preservation of its traditional dances: Moreška, Moštra and Kumpanija. The greatest world traveller, Marko Polo, also began his great journey in this town. This refined harmony of man and his ambience existing from ancient times speaks in the best way about the permanent attractions of this Town on the island of Korčula.
is situated on the island of the same name and it encompasses administratively the settlements of Čara, Pudnat, Žmovo, Račišće and the town of Korčula itself. Korkyra Melaina, the wooded Korčula, as it was named by the ancient Greeks, is known for the beauty of its nature and for the richness of its historical, cultural and its traditional heritage. The medieval town of Korčula, encircled by walls and towers, was erected and richly ornamented by local stone-masters in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. The greatest among them all was Marko Addrijić, the builder of the bellower of the St. Marko Cathedral. The Gothic and Renaissance buildings, palaces, churches, small streets and squares emphasize the harmonious ground-plan inside the old town walls, together with numerous artistic and other exhibits in museums, churches and collections.
The town of Korčula is rightly proud that stones-cutting and shipbuilding being through centuries the most important professions of the town as well as the preservation of its traditional dances: Moreška, Moštra and Kumpanija. The greatest world traveller, Marko Polo, also began his great journey in this town. This refined harmony of man and his ambience existing from ancient times speaks in the best way about the permanent attractions of this Town on the island
Location. 42° 57.648′ N, 17° 8.098′ E. Marker is in Korčula, Dubrovacko-neretvanska (Dubrovnik-Neretva), in Opcina Korcula. Marker is at the intersection of Obala Franje Tuđmana and Foša, on the right when traveling north on Obala Franje Tuđmana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Korčula, Dubrovacko-neretvanska 20260, Croatia. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Korčula (town) - Wikipedia. The old city is surrounded by walls, and the streets are arranged in a herringbone pattern allowing free circulation of air but protecting against strong winds. Korčula is tightly built on a promontory that guards the narrow sound between the island and the mainland. Building outside the
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
2. The Town of Korčula Marker
The Great Prince's Tower is in the background.
walls was forbidden until the 18th century, and the wooden drawbridge was only replaced in 1863.(Submitted on December 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
3. Old Town entrance gate
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
4. Old Town entrance gate, inside
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
5. Saint Mark's Belltower
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
6. Old Town's narrow streets
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
7. The Town of Korčula
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