Historic house in Korcula

Marco Polo House

A tower house in the old town claiming to be the birthplace of the legendary Venetian explorer, a claim Venice disputes. Small admission to climb the tower for rooftop views, though the real fun is deciding which city is right.

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Address
Depolo, 20260 Korčula
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.

Cathedral of St. Mark Korcula

A 15th-century Gothic-Renaissance cathedral built from the island's own limestone, with a Tintoretto altarpiece inside. Free to enter the nave, with a small fee for the treasury housing centuries of Dalmatian sacred art.

Church · Korcula

Korcula Old Town

A miniature Dubrovnik built on a fortified peninsula, with a herringbone street layout designed to reduce wind while maximizing shade. Free to wander and far less crowded than its famous neighbor to the south.

Street · Korcula

Korcula Town Walls

Medieval defensive walls and towers encircling the old town peninsula, with several towers open for climbing. Free to walk along the outer perimeter, where the walls meet the sea on three sides.

Fortification · Korcula

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