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Korčula, the main town on the island, on an isthmus on the northeast coast
of Trogir, two altar paintings by Donner, and a 15th-century
Pellegrino of San Daniele, a polyptych by Blaž of Trogir. Ancient Dances
Sacred Conversation by Titian, In the nearby quarters of and Festivals
a Portrait of a Man by Vittore the confraternity is the Icon The Moreška and the
Carpaccio and an Annunciation Collection (Kolekcija Ikona), Kumpanija are Korčula’s two
by Titian. A door by Bonino of which is famous for its rich most noted folk festivals.
Milan decorates the Gothic collection of Byzantine icons Officially, the Moreška sword
Church of St Peter (Sv. Petar) to from the 13th to 15th dance takes place in Korčula on
the left of the cathedral. Facing centuries, many from Crete. 29 July, the patron saint’s day
St Peter are the Gothic Arneri Outside the walls are the (St Theodore). However, it is
Palace and the Renaissance Church and Monastery of repeated on Mondays and
Gabriellis Palace (16th century). St Nicholas (Sv. Nikola), from Thursdays during the summer
The latter has been the Town the 15th century, with many for tourists. It commemorates
Museum (Gradski muzej) since paintings by Dalmatian and the clash between Christians
1957 and contains documents Italian artists. and Moors in the attempt to
on Korčula’s seafaring history, free a girl kidnapped by the
infidels. In Blato, the Kumpanjija
an interesting archaeological E Abbey Treasury dance is dedicated to the
section covering the period Trg sv. Marka. n (020) 711 049. patron saint, St Vincenca, and
from prehistoric to Roman Open call for information. & is celebrated with drum music.
times and other works of art. E Town Museum At the end of the battle, girls
Along the seafront is Trg sv. Marka. Tel (020) 711 420. in bright costumes appear,
All Saints’ Church (Svi Sveti), Open Apr–Jun: 10am–2pm Mon–Sat; accompanied by pipes and
built in 1301 and remodelled Jul–Sep: 9am–9pm Mon–Sat; Oct– drums. The dance takes place in
in the Baroque style, which Mar: 10am–1pm; by appt Sun. front of the church on 28 April
belongs to the oldest E Icon Collection and is performed once a week
confraternity on the island. Trg Svih Svetih. n (020) 711 306 for tourists who visit Blato.
Inside is an 18th-century or (091) 883 3879. Open summer:
carved wooden Pietà, by the 10am–2pm, 5–8pm Mon–Sat; Sun
Austrian artist George Raphael & winter: by appt.

Račišće
Korčula
KORČULA Pupnat
Žrnovo Lumbarda
Pupnatska Luka
Čara
Zavalatica
Brna
0 kilometres 5 Two Moreškants performing the
ancient Moreška sword dance
0 miles 5
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