| Korcula history |
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- Korcula has a similar history with other parts of the Dalmatian archipelago. The first known inhabitants of Korcula were Illyrian tribes. They lived from farming and fishing.
- Upon the arrival of Ancient Greeks, Korcula became a Greek colony.
- In the town museum you can see relic from the past.
- Several centuries later, in 7th century AD Croats came to the Adriatic coast.
- Venetians arrived in Korcula in the 10th century and they rule Korcula on and off to the 14th century.
- After the fall of Venetian state in 1797, Korcula became part of the Austrian empire, till 1918.
- Korcula became part of the kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians under Versailles Agreement.
- Korcula was a part of the turbulent history of Yugoslavia, until 1991wenh Croatia become an independent state.
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| Museums in Korcula |
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- Museum of Korcula - located on the main square Piaceta, just opposite of the Cathedral of St. Marco.
- Bishop’s Treasury of Korcula next to the cathedral
- Museum of Icons
- House of Marco Polo
- Museum Maximillian Vanka
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| Suggestions |
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Walking and Hiking - Island of Korcula is very pleasant to have a marvelous walks around. There numerous routes around the island.
Korcula is perfectly suited for walkers there are numerous interesting walks to be had.
Windsurfing – is very popular sport in Korcula’s waters. Regular wind blows in Peljesac and Korcula channel almost every afternoon.
Mountain Bike Eco Adventure - The #1 rated tour on the island of Korcula.
All year round tour on Island Korcula. |
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| Restaurants in Korcula |
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Korcula has numerous smaller and larger restaurants around Korcula Old Town as well as around villages all over the island.
Ask your kind hosts for recommendation. |
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