Korčula, the birthplace of Marco Polo, was built on the foundations of a Greek colony and is the historical and tourist centre of the largest island in the Dubrovnik area. It is famous for its streets that are shaped in the form of a fish bone and well-preserved Gothic-Renaissance buildings.
Among them is the Cathedral of St. Marko, whose rich interior guards the works of great Italian painters. Korculans have preserved their customs and the medieval knight game " Moreška " that takes place on city streets. Mild Mediterranean cuisine will challenge the palates of the most demanding gourmets.
Near the town of Korcula is an archipelago of 20 uninhabited islands covered with dense thicket and an accessible coastline. There is also a slightly larger islet of Badija with pebble beaches and a beautiful Franciscan monastery.