Korčula in Opcina Korcula, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia — Central and Southeastern Europe
The Memorial Tablet
Spomen Ploča
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
1. The Memorial Tablet Marker
Croatian:
25.IV.1941 - Talijansko-Fasisticka Okupacija
9.IX.1943 - Korčulanski P.O.Oslobodio Grad
23.IX.1943 - Njemačko - Nacistička Okupacija
13.IX.1944 - Jedinice Slavne Dalm. Udarne XXXVI
Divizije N.O.V.J. I Mornarice Oslobodile Grad
Na Sjecanje Pokoljenɉima!
Borci Oslobodilačkog Rata - 1941-1945
English translation:
Liberation of the City of Korcula
25.IV.1941 - Italian-Fascistic Occupation
9.IX.1943 - Korčulanski P.O. Free City
23.IX.1943 - German - Nazi Occupation
13.IX.1944 - Unity Slaves Dalm. Hit his XXXVI
Divisions N.O.V.J. And the Navy Get Free City
To Remember the Hells!
Liberation Warrior Fighters - 1941-1945
Erected 1951.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 42° 57.665′ N, 17° 8.088′ E. Memorial is in Korčula, Dubrovacko-neretvanska (Dubrovnik-Neretva), in Opcina Korcula. It is on Obala Franje Tuđmana close to Foša, on the right when traveling north.
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Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and specifically the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Town of Korčula (within shouting distance of this marker); Silk Road (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marco Polo (about 150 meters away); The Naval Battle in the Waters Off Korčula (about 150 meters away); Reconstruction of the House of Marco Polo 2015.-2020. (about 150 meters away); Kuća Pelješkog Pomorskog Društva (approx. 3.8 kilometers away).
More about this memorial. The memorial tablet is on the Velika kneževa kula (Great Prince's Tower) on the outside wall of Old Town.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 27, 2018
2. The Great Prince's Tower and The Memorial Tablet Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 290 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
