Korčula

Korčula is according to legend the birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo. The wealth of its stonemasonry and architecture has been winning visitors over for centuries. The town of Korčula has sprung up on a small peninsula where the streets spread in a fishbone pattern, while medieval towers which surround the old town core remind of the fortress town's past. Other major attraction are the Half New Year's Eve in the summer and the sword dance Moreška, a centennial tradition.