Guidebook for Žrnovo
Food Scene
Maha bar
Prolaz tri SularaPagar
Konoba Adio Mare
2 Ulica Marka PolaKonoba Caparin
507 MedvinjakSightseeing
Cathedral of Saint Mark
Saint Mark's Cathedral
Forteca – the English tower Fort Wellington that was built during British occupation of Korcula in 1813 on the place of the Venetian fortification from 1616.
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Forteca Svetog Vlaha
10 Ul. 92Forteca – the English tower Fort Wellington that was built during British occupation of Korcula in 1813 on the place of the Venetian fortification from 1616.
Tower of All Saints, locally called Kula Svih Svetih is also called Capello tower or Rampada. It was built in 1493. Nowadays, only the basement is left of this tower.
Rampada
RampadaTower of All Saints, locally called Kula Svih Svetih is also called Capello tower or Rampada. It was built in 1493. Nowadays, only the basement is left of this tower.
Revelin Tower dates from the 13th century, and it's the entrance to the Old Town. Inside, there is a small exhibition of the Sword Dance Moreška and from the top of the tower you can enjoy a great panoramic view of the town.
Veliki Ravelin
Revelin Tower dates from the 13th century, and it's the entrance to the Old Town. Inside, there is a small exhibition of the Sword Dance Moreška and from the top of the tower you can enjoy a great panoramic view of the town.
Monastery and Church Sv. Nikola was built as a two-nave church. The older nave was finished at around 1505 and reconstructed again in 1665.
Samostan Svetog Nikole
Put Svetog NikoleMonastery and Church Sv. Nikola was built as a two-nave church. The older nave was finished at around 1505 and reconstructed again in 1665.
Arts & Culture
I work as a librarian in our local library so feel free to come say hello. If you are an avid reader, here you can find books in different languages (English, German, Italian, French, Norweigan, Dutch, Spanish), which are free of charge (you can leave a small donation or an old book of your own).
Ivan Vidali Library
2 Ul. Hrvatske Bratske ZajedniceI work as a librarian in our local library so feel free to come say hello. If you are an avid reader, here you can find books in different languages (English, German, Italian, French, Norweigan, Dutch, Spanish), which are free of charge (you can leave a small donation or an old book of your own).
The Town Museum is located in the elegant Gabrielis Palace, just opposite of the St Mark’s Cathedral. This museum has a large collection of displays relevant to Korcula's history, skills and crafts. Here is a permanent exhibition of Korcula’s sculptor Frano Krsinic.
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Korcula Town Museum
2 Trg Svetog MarkaThe Town Museum is located in the elegant Gabrielis Palace, just opposite of the St Mark’s Cathedral. This museum has a large collection of displays relevant to Korcula's history, skills and crafts. Here is a permanent exhibition of Korcula’s sculptor Frano Krsinic.
The museum exhibits numerous works of art including some paintings by Blaz Jurjev and Tiepolo. There are also old manuscripts with illuminated codex from the 12th century, alabaster sculptures from the 15th century as well as a statue of Mary Stuart from the 17th century. This is an interesting museum collection worth visiting.
Bishop's Treasury Museum
The museum exhibits numerous works of art including some paintings by Blaz Jurjev and Tiepolo. There are also old manuscripts with illuminated codex from the 12th century, alabaster sculptures from the 15th century as well as a statue of Mary Stuart from the 17th century. This is an interesting museum collection worth visiting.
Entertainment & Activities
Twice a week the Cultural Centre organizes projections of recent movies. The movies are in English with Croatian subtitles.
Centar za kulturu Korčula
Obala korčulanskih brodograditeljTwice a week the Cultural Centre organizes projections of recent movies. The movies are in English with Croatian subtitles.
Parks & Nature
Vela Przina Beach
LumbardaSandy beach
Pupnatska Luka
Pebble beach
A small island in Korcula Archipelago that features 14th century Franciscan Monastery, some nice beaches and swimming spots as well as a good walks to the top of the hill with great views.
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Badija
A small island in Korcula Archipelago that features 14th century Franciscan Monastery, some nice beaches and swimming spots as well as a good walks to the top of the hill with great views.
Raznjic Beach with its mighty rocky landscape is located close to Lumbarda. The beach is made up of large white rocks washed up by stormy seas throughout the centuries forming several natural slides and steps convenient for getting in and out of the sea.
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Peninsula Raznjic
Raznjic Beach with its mighty rocky landscape is located close to Lumbarda. The beach is made up of large white rocks washed up by stormy seas throughout the centuries forming several natural slides and steps convenient for getting in and out of the sea.
City advice
Book before you go
Restaurants
I would advise calling ahead to book a table at restaurants since the more popular places often don't have an available table.