Sea Gate Tower

Korčula Island


This small, crumbling tower has an inscription in Latin from 1592 stating, somewhat fancifully, that Korčula was founded after the fall of Troy. It now houses a souvenir shop.


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1. Small Governor's Tower

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This tower was built in 1449 to protect the port and the Governor’s Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall. It's not open to the public.

2. Korčula Town Museum

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Occupying the 16th-century Gabriellis Palace, this museum traces the history and culture of Korčula throughout the ages. Displays cover stonemasonry,…

3. Large Governor's Tower

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Built in 1483, this conical tower protected the harbour and the Governor's Palace, which used to stand next to the town hall.

4. St Mark's Abbey Treasury

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The 14th-century Abbey Palace houses an important collection of icons and Dalmatian religious art. The most outstanding work is the 1431 polyptych of The…

5. St Mark’s Cathedral

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Dominating the little square at Korčula's heart is this magnificent 15th-century cathedral, built from Korčula limestone in a Gothic-Renaissance style by…

6. Kanavelić Tower

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The renovated Kanavelić Tower has a semicircular profile topped with battlements. It's not open to the public

7. Veliki Revelin Tower

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The main entrance to the old city is through the southern land gate at the base of this tower. Built in the 14th century and later extended, this…

8. Marco Polo House

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Located in the skinny tower of the house that is purported to have been Marco Polo's, this tiny museum has a few displays, but perhaps the real appeal of…

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