A Stroll through Korcula
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Port
Korcula, Croatia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$60
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 1½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Of all Croatia's beautiful islands, Korčula is perhaps the most visibly redolent with history. Its significant structures range from Marco Polo's house to medieval fortifications erected to keep Turkish invaders out and pirates firmly at bay. These landmarks make tiny Korčula Town a fascinating town to explore.
Set out on a walk to discover the main street, which does not cleanly bisect the town but, rather, zig-zags up the hill and down the other side, with the side streets feeding into it at an angle. None of this is by accident. The zig-zags block the cold winter winds that blow in off the sea, while the herringbone layout of the side streets tempers the heat of the midday sun with some natural air-conditioning.
You will weave, on foot, among the cobblestone streets of one of the most beautiful towns in Dalmatia. Stroll through the centuries and a myriad of art forms. You'll start with the 14th- through 16th-century fortifications and pass the Rector's Palace with its 15th-century turrets.
Step into the City Museum, housed in a 16th-century mansion and filled with an impressive array of artifacts that bring Korčula's history to life.
You will also visit the small cathedral and the Museum of Icons. View, from the outside, the house where Marco Polo is believed to have been born.
Please note: The tour is entirely on foot, and the attractions are close to each other. Terrain includes paved surfaces, inclines and cobblestones, with several steps. The cobblestones can be slippery. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes.