Korčula is the 6th largest island on the Adriatic coast. It is the island of quarrymen, captains, sculptors, painters and various artists founded by ancient Greek who called it Corcyra. In the middle ages it was under government of Venice and the Republic of Dubrovnik. The capital of Korčula has the same name as the island itself and it is located in the northeast part of the island. It is fortified by stone walls built from 14th century until 16th century. When entering the Old city from one of three main entrances, one has to climb stairs in order to reach the central square which is situated on an elevation in the very canter of the city. The most beautiful building inside the Korčula's city walls is Gothic-renaissance church of Saint Mark (patron Saint of Korčula...also patron Saint of Venetian Republic) located on the central square. Next to the church there is a chapel of St. Roko, with altar pictures painted by famous Italian painter – Tintoretto.
			The second sight to visit in Korčula is located just below the St. Marko's church and it is the birth house of Marco Polo, famous world traveler who found a new way to China and brought and who introduced the western world with many inventions and wonders of the Far East. His house is today converted into a museum... Other points of interests are Dominican Monastery, the Abbey Treasury located in the bishop's palace and Renaissance City Hall. Other bigger settlements in Korčula are Smokvica, Čara (famous for its high quality white wine – Pošip), Blato and Vela Luka. In front of Korčula there is a small island - Vrnik with a quarry where stone was quarried for centuries and used for construction of the city of Dubrovnik.