Ground plan
by Enzyme_X
If you look carefully the ground plan of Korcula, you will notice that streets towards north are straight, and streets towards south curved.
In summer the wind blows from the north and the street are built so that the wind can blow over whole town and cool it down.
In winter, cold wind blows from the other side. And to block it's ''entrance'' into town, streets on that side are curved.
Town Council
by Enzyme_X
If you enter into town through the sout gate, Kopnena vrata, you'll come to Trg (square) Antuna i Stjepana Radica. On the left side you can find town hall. This is the place where in the past people gathered to discuss important matters concerning the town. The important part was that all could participate, the rich ones as well the poor ones. But there were still differences. While nobels had their place in a small atrium in front of the town hall where they could sit in a shade, common people had to stay in square.
Badija Island
by Echo_29
Badija Island can be reached by taxi boat where you will find a small cafe and rocky (!) beaches that wrap two sides of this small island. After landing walk to the right to the cafe. The most comfortable beaches with the smallest rocks are found on the far side of the island.
The Cathedral of St. Marco
by KristaB
The cathedral of St. Marco was built in 15th century by local craftsmen who were famous for their skills from Venice to Dubrovnik. Cathedral has many amazing works of art and relicts, the most famous one is probably the "Lady Of The Island" icon which had supposedly protected Korcula from Turkish invasion in 1571. It might be the work of Jacopo Tintoretto, just like other four great paintings purchased in Italy in 16th century.
Traditions From Middle Ages Still Alive
by KristaB
Within the old town city walls, you will notice that some buildings have the amblem "Bratovscina ..." - "Fraternity of ...". The Fraternity of St. Rok was established in 16th century, and like most others had important role in religious and social life of the city.
Even today religious processions in Korcula are led by members of these fraternities.