About the Festival: The tradition of this festival was started in 1997 aith the goal of showcasing all the sword dance groups of Korčula Island. Its primary goal was to perserve the island's unique traditional and historical heritage of sword dancing. The festival was held annually from 1997 to 2004, paused for a decade, and […]
Korčula’s Holy Week, known locally as Velika Setemana, is a deeply rooted spiritual tradition marked by centuries-old rituals, sacred music, and solemn processions led by ancient brotherhoods. This living heritage brings the town together in a powerful expression of faith and community. Each day of the week carries its own customs, reflecting the passion, death, […]
Korčula is proud to join the Night of Fortresses for the fourth time—now with a green twist! 🌍 This year’s theme, “Goes Green”, connects the preservation of cultural heritage with the importance of environmental responsibility. Event Highlights: ✨ Open Day at Revelin TowerEnjoy free entry to the permanent Moreška exhibition and experience Korčula’s living tradition. […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]
Experience the unique knightly tradition of the town of Korčula through a performance of Moreška — a historic sword dance preserved for centuries on this island. Moreška is a striking stage combat dance performed regularly throughout the summer months, and especially on July 29th, the feast day of St. Theodore, the patron saint of the […]