While my wife and I were on the Peljesac Peninsula, we visited the nearby island of Korcula. Today I'd like to show you a few interesting structures that caught my attention during my one-day stay on this charming island.
We reached the island by ferry, which departs from the town of Orebić. This means of transport can also be considered a tourist attraction. A ferry trip is always an interesting experience.
Cathedral of St. Mark
St. Mark's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church built between the XV and XVI centuries. It also features Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements.
It is one of Korcula's most popular monuments and attractions. It attracts numerous tourists who come to see its massive structure and the paintings and stained glass windows inside.
The cathedral has a bell tower, which also serves as a viewing point, which we didn't go to, though. We chose another one.
Revelin Tower and City Gate
The Land Gate is located in the southern part of Korcula's Old Town and is one of two gates leading into the city. The imposing Revelin Tower looms over the gate.
The tower is accessible and serves as one of the vantage points of the surrounding area. The photo above shows the shoreline, lined with houses, and the Governor's Tower.
The next two photos show the old town with its beautiful architecture, including the prominent tower of St. Mark's Cathedral. In the background stands the mountainous Peljesac Peninsula.
Kanavelić Tower
In the northwestern part of the old town there is another tower that is part of the defensive walls - Kanavelić Tower.
This tower is connected to the adjacent building and looks as if someone cut it in half.
Governor's Tower
The last structure I want to show you is the Governor's Tower, located in the southwest section of the walls. The photo above shows a view from the north.
And the last photo shows the towers from the south.
Korcula, of course, has more interesting sites, such as Marco Polo's house. Unfortunately, I didn't take photos of all the interesting places that day. I also wanted to explore the area at my own pace and enjoy it with my own eyes, not just through the viewfinder. Perhaps we'll return someday, and then I'll definitely save everything on my camera's memory card.
The information contained in this post comes from both Wikipedia and the portal dalmacja.pl
That's all from me today. I wish you all a nice day (or evening)!
I'm using a translator to translate the text into English. I apologize for any errors!
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Hey @inmyframe, your photos are stunning and I really enjoyed reading about your visit to Korcula. The historical details and your calm way of describing each spot made me feel like I was walking through those old streets myself. It’s amazing how every tower and cathedral holds a piece of history.
Thank you very much. Glad that you like it :)
I really love the old town, the best part is the narrow street leading to a beautiful sight. Every corner tell centuries of stories. The place is such a wonderful site. 🥰🥰
I'll have to take a look because I'm not sure if I know what place you're talking about, but it's definitely beautiful like everything in the old town 🤩
I'm talkig about in general the old town. Same here, old town is beautiful 🥰🤗
Ohh sorry now I understand :) yes old towns also make the greatest impression on me in Croatia :)
Yeah, it's a beautiful island, and the city is very historic.
I definitely agree :) thank you for your support!
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