The island of Korcula is one of the finest and largest of a thousand islands in Croatia. The whole island is ecologically preserved botanical garden where you can hear birds singing and crickets deafening voting, reminding us that the lost paradise. The coastline of the island plemenjuje 195 virgin unspoiled bays and capes, and Korcula archipelago consists of 48 small islands.Korcula is the tourist and cultural center of the island. One of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean. It has always attracted travelers and settlers. It is a stone city where was born the famous world traveler and explorer Marco Polo. Besides the native home Marco Polo, the tourists have a chance to see the legacy of Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance culture, Korcula is said to be petrified dreamAphrodite was born from sea foam.It is a city of tradition and the Renaissance. In addition to the cultural heritage canenjoy the many manifestations of knightly games, evenings, Folk songs,staging the historic battle under the walls of Marco Polo, Korcula or be participants gorgeous religious processions. Korčula are great lovers of good local wine and gourmets with a long, indigenous cuisine. Truly experience this city it means to feel all their senses. No wonder that in the 17th centuries written verse: Adorn the world, enchanting Korčula ...The island is a good number of divorcedbays and coves. There are 9 settlements.The town of Korcula is one of the best preserved medieval cities in the Mediterranean, but its history is very long. The rich archaeological evidence of prehistoric roots.In the 6th ct. Kr. the island was settled by Greeks from whom the nameKorkyra Melania - Black Korcula, so called because of the dense pine forest. According to one legend, Poseidon was brought here beloved nymph Korkyra and another story says that the hero of Korcula was founded Atenor fleeing from Troy.After the Romans in the 7th century the Croats. The origins of the town date from the early 13th century, with the statute from 1214., which is one of the oldest European statutes. Korcula has always been an important commercial marine traffic intersection.It is a city of sailors, shipbuilders,stone-carvers, artists, and the hometown of Marco Polo. His abundant heritage hidden streets: the cathedral from the 14th, 15th and 16 century, the oldest church of St. Peter's from the 14 century, the Bishop's Treasury, Municipal Museum, the Renaissance palace, city halland Rector's Palace, St.. Michael, All Saints Church and the inevitable House of Marco Polo.The city is the 13th century walls and towers from the sea and the land side.Religious traditions are kept three fraternities, the oldest of 1,301th, with artisticcollections. Korcula boast preservation Tournament with swords - Moreska which once played all over the Mediterranean, and more than 400 years preserved only in Korcula is the tourist attraction.
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