PROJEKT: 'REVITALIZACIJA OBRAMBENIH UTVRDA GRADA KORČULE'
Europska unija – Zajedno do EU fondova
Projekt je sufinancirala Europska unija iz Europskog fonda za regionalni razvoj - OP Konkurentnost i kohezija
Europski strukturni i investicijski fondovi
Europska unija-Zajedno do EU fondova
konkurentnost i
kohezija 2014-2020
Korčula is a historic fortified town on the protected east coast of the island of Korčula. The old city is surrounded by walls, and the streets are arranged in a herringbone pattern allowing free circulation of air but protecting against strong winds.
ŽRNOVSKA BANJA AND MEDVINJAK are places situated on a steep slopes overlooking the sea and are part of Žrnovo.
KNEŽE - In the attractive bay with several smaller pebble beaches and a few taverns there are many apartments, rooms and houses for renting.
RAČIŠĆE - Enterprising men and women from Račišće quickly accepted the 'maritime' way of life.
Not far from Čara, a bay of ZAVALATICA was developed to export the products in earlier times and today offers quality private accommodation. Nearby Žitna and Čavića luka pebble beaches are an excellent choice for families.
ŽRNOVO is remarquably picturesque with its four hamlets Brdo, Prvo selo, Kampuš, Postrana.
PUPNAT - Numerous ancient single-story houses covered by stone slabs are preserved, especially sheep and goat houses southwest of the village.
ČARA - The best known product of Čara, besides extra quality olive oil, is the famous white wine Pošip.
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Korčula enchants the senses with its timeless beauty and casts an everlasting spell of wonder on those who tread upon its ancient stone.
The Moreška sword dance in Korčula town, as well as the sword dances of Kumpanija and Moštra in Čara, Pupnat and Žrnovo are as much rooted in the history and soul of the island, as are the brotherhoods with bind the community.
Immerse yourself in Korčula's narrow walkways and discover adorned palaces and elegant houses; while in the evening, follow the fading light to reveal a glorious Adriatic sunset.
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EVENTS PREPARED JUST FOR YOU
Exhibition Kumpanija from Vela Luka on the island Korčula
28th September - 15th October: Port9 resort gallery, Korčula
The exhibition is staged in the PORT 9 Resort Gallery space
Moreška sword dance
October 3rd: Thursday at 9.00 pm
Centar za kulturu, Korčula
'The folkloric battle is part of Korčula's identity and a symbol of Korčula struggle for freedom through the centuries.'
2nd Korcula Beer Festival
4th - 6th October: Brewery 'Pinjac', Postrana Žrnovo
The beer festival includes the presentation of 'craft' breweries from Croatia, 17:00-02:00
Moreška sword dance
June & September: Thursdays at 9.00 pm
July & August: Mondays & Thursdays at 9.00 pm
summer cinema, Korčula
'The folkloric battle is part of Korčula's identity and a symbol of Korčula struggle for freedom through the centuries.'
Circle in Circle, Chiara Passa
Sep 22nd 2019. - Sep 24th 2019.
20:00 - 22:00, Trg pomirenja (Spomenik), Korčula
Curator/s: Darko Fritz
Supported by: Ministarstvo kulture RH, zaklada Kultura Nova, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska županija, Grad Korčula
Circle in Circle is new work from the series Inside Geometry double language (2015-ongoing). The site-specific installation is designed in relation to spheric arhitecture of the WWII Memorial Complex in Korčula town, designed by Bernardo Bernardi 1981. Virtual reality (VR) video installation is composed of 12 3D-viewers and 12 smartphones playing different VR animations.
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Cosimo Mollica, Giuseppe Legrottaglie
Sep 23rd 2019. - Sep 23rd 2019.
Meeting point Trg pomiranje (Spomenik) Korčula at 16:00.
Curator/s: Chiara Passa, Darko Fritz
Supported by:Ministarstvo kulture RH, zaklada Kultura Nova, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska županija, Grad Korčula
AR (augmented reality) walk within the Korčula town is inspired by phychogeographies by Guy Debord.
Zvonko Letica
PRVO STOLJEĆE I PO
KORČULANSKOG TURIZMA
Knjigu predstavlja Aljoša Milat
September 27, Centar za kuturu 19:00, Korčula
'BLACK ISLAND - WHITE WINES' - WINE FESTIVAL
July 14, 20:00 - 22:00
Trg Sv. Justine, Korčula
The island of Korčula, it has been famous for millennia old tradition of wine making. By contrast to the rest of Dalmatia, which is known mostly for its red wines, the island of Korčula is renowned above all for the quality of its white, made from its native grapevine varieties
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IN KORČULA
- next festival
- June 12th 2020
A primary goal was to preserve the island's unique traditional and historical heritage of sword dancing. Under the leadership of Mihajlo Grgić, President of the Tourist Board of Korčula, with Stanka Kraljević, Director of the tourist office, the island-wide festival was established along with the artistic management by Dr. Goran Oreb.
His prior island dance experiences along with his theatrical choreographic knowledge created the first spectacular scenario with village sword dance groups entering the city accompanied by their bagpipers and drummers.
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IN KORČULA
- end of August
- September
The unquestionable cultural and touristic success of the Korkyra Baroque Festival is founded on a superior artistic musical offer, which has been drawing tourists from around the world for several years now and has enriched the tourist cultural offer of the island of Korčula, the peninsula of Pelješac and Dubrovnik.
Concerts promote the churches of Korčula as cultural monuments, but also the unique cultural history of the entire County of Dubrovnik-Neretva.
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