Korcula House Apartment
Korcula history  
  • 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.
Korcula - Old Town
Museums in Korcula  
  • 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
Town Museum
Suggestions  
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.
Restaurants in Korcula  
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.
 
Korcula - Panorama
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