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Korčula is a small fortified town surrounded by stone walls that has preserved almost the same street layout for centuries. Its historic core was designed like a fishbone — the main street runs through the center of the town, while the side streets branch toward the sea in a way that shields residents from the bura wind in winter and the maestral breeze in summer. Behind the walls lie squares, palaces, and churches that recall the period when Korčula was an important maritime republic of the southern Adriatic. The island is also known for the Pošip variety, one of the most prized Dalmatian white wines, while on summer evenings the Moreška, a traditional sword dance that has been performed in Korčula longer than anywhere else in the Mediterranean, is still staged. Outside peak season the town retains a quieter rhythm, allowing its stone core, small harbors, and promenades to be experienced without large crowds.
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The stone walls have protected the historic core of Korčula for centuries, following the coastline along almost the entire perimeter of the old town. Through the Land Gate, above which stands a relief of the Venetian lion of Saint Mark, one enters a network of narrow streets and squares that have shaped the identity of the city. A walk along the walls offers a different perspective on the red rooftops, the harbor, and the Pelješac Channel.
The Cathedral of Saint Mark dominates the main town square and is the most important religious monument in Korčula. Built between the 14th and 17th centuries, it combines Gothic and Renaissance elements, while among the works of art in its interior are paintings and sculptures connected to Venetian artistic circles. Its stone facade is one of the most recognizable features of the city's historic core.
The Renaissance house that local tradition associates with the family of Marco Polo is one of the most visited landmarks in Korčula. The museum exhibition follows the story of the famous explorer and his travels, while from the top of the tower there is a view over the rooftops of the old town, the harbor, and the Pelješac Channel. Regardless of the historical debates about the place of his birth, the house has become an important part of Korčula's identity.
On the other side of the Pelješac Channel lies Orebić, a former town of sailors and sea captains, above which rises Mount Sveti Ilija.
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White wine made from an indigenous Korčula variety. The center of its cultivation is in the villages of Smokvica and Čara in the interior of the island.
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