Korčula

Korčula, smještena u južnoj Dalmaciji, jedan je od najstarijih naseljenih otoka na Jadranu s bogatom poviješću koja se proteže više od 20.000 godina.
Prvi tragovi života potječu iz neolitika – špilje poput Vele spile kod Vela Luke i Jakasove špilje kod Žrnova svjedoče o ranim ljudskim zajednicama. U brončanom dobu otok naseljavaju Iliri, a kasnije dolaze grčki kolonisti iz Knidosa koji osnivaju naselje Korkyra Melaina – “tamna Korčula”. Rimljani otok nazivaju Corcyra Nigra i razvijaju infrastrukturu, posebno oko Lumbarde i Vele Luke. U srednjem vijeku Korčula mijenja brojne vladare: Mlečane, hrvatsko-ugarske kraljeve, bosanske vladare i Dubrovačku Republiku. Godine 1214. donesen je Statut grada i otoka Korčule – jedan od najstarijih pravnih dokumenata u ovom dijelu Europe.
Grad Korčula, smješten na istoimenom otoku, poznat je po srednjovjekovnim zidinama, gotičko-renesansnoj arhitekturi i legendi da je rodno mjesto Marka Pola. Njegov strateški položaj omogućio mu je da bude važna pomorska i trgovačka točka kroz stoljeća.
Ovaj videozapis pruža vizualni dojam otoka – od mirnih uvala do povijesne jezgre grada. Savršeno nadopunjuje povijesni kontekst prikazujući današnju ljepotu Korčule, njezinu arhitekturu, prirodu i atmosferu.

Korčula, located in southern Dalmatia, is one of the oldest inhabited islands in the Adriatic, with a rich history spanning over 20,000 years. The first traces of life date back to the Neolithic period—caves such as Vela Spila near Vela Luka and Jakasova Cave near Žrnovo bear witness to early human communities. During the Bronze Age, the island was inhabited by the Illyrians, followed by Greek colonists from Knidos who founded the settlement of Korkyra Melaina—“Dark Korčula.” The Romans called the island Corcyra Nigra and developed its infrastructure, especially around Lumbarda and Vela Luka. In the Middle Ages, Korčula changed hands among various rulers: the Venetians, Croatian-Hungarian kings, Bosnian lords, and the Republic of Dubrovnik.
In 1214, the Statute of the Town and Island of Korčula was enacted—one of the oldest legal documents in this part of Europe.

The town of Korčula, situated on the island of the same name, is known for its medieval walls, Gothic-Renaissance architecture, and the legend that it is the birthplace of Marco Polo. Its strategic location enabled it to be an important maritime and trading hub through the centuries.

This video offers a visual impression of the island—from tranquil coves to the historic core of the town. It perfectly complements the historical context by showcasing the present-day beauty of Korčula, its architecture, nature, and atmosphere.