World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Croatia Travel Guide http://bit.ly/19HqlHp Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Korcula, one of the most populous Croatian islands, which can be approach by ferry from Split or Cruag but passenger lines connected to almost every largest seashore city in significant island. Discover the Island of Korcula in Croatia The South Dalmacia Korcula is one of the most populous Croatian islands, its territory is 276sq/km scattered by a ring of small islands. Its highest mountains stand 570 m above sea level. Korcula can be approach by ferry from Split or Cruag but passenger lines connected to almost every largest seashore city in significant island. The number of sunny hours is even higher than in the neighboring far, and the average annual temperature is never below 16 degree Celsius. The largest city of Korcula is Blato, its capital is somewhat smaller and bears the name of the island. Similarly to the other islands tresses referring to ancient human life maybe also found here. Caveman was followed by Greek, Illyrian and Dalmacia colonizers and Roman conquerors. The romantic island is a bit different from the others and it's said that those wants having spent their vacation here were always long to come back. There is no fresh water on there island so it's brought from the valley of the European river by pipe line in such a quantity that is also enough for watering the plants. So besides olive trees and grapes requiring little water vegetables can also be grown. Currently 35% of the population is engage in Negro culture. Some of the others are still fisherman or sailors but the number or workers and tourism branch is constantly increasing. Ship building has a tradition for centuries; the first guilds perform on the 14th century. The most significant need inside of the island is Marco Polo which reputed place of birth you can see here. According to certain of positions the house was own by Marco Polo' father who's later famous son was born in Venice. The world traveler born in 1254 wasn't even 20 when he began his journey to China. He spent 17 years in the court of a great Kahn with Kubla as his confidant and he travel to the entire Far East. He told us his exceptional adventures to our friends of his in prison after being taken captive in the sea battle between Genoa and Venice. His traveled diary was later printed and Geography is using it to draw the map of Asia in those times. The book was then translated into almost every language of the world and several film versions were also made of it. Of course the city has other site as well. The pillar of the Trojan hero on to Northeast stands on the old town, according to legend other say is and his fellows were roaming in the Adriatic archipelago after the Trojan war and unto nearest found of the town of Korcula at this time the oldest Croatia constitution written in Latin is keep in the building of the City Counsel. The largest connected to the Princess Palace by a quarter, opposite it is the Saint Melvin Church and the Marlevin Bastion. Opposite of the cathedral stand at Arnelli and Gabriella's palaces, the latter, the location of the municipal museum, passing by the ruins of numerous smaller churches and monasteries we reach the sea gate protected by the princess Bastian's. What is remaining of their welling fortress is on the hill towering above the port providing a beautiful view over the neighboring islands. At 25 acre protected wooded area run south of the city planted mostly with pines and other ever greens. Korcula's marina, a yacht port can receive 135 boats and is equip with every comfort. We hope you've enjoy this brief introduction to one of the most charming regions of Europe but how we would be able to picture the flapping of the sail in the wind, the whispering of pines, when the west wind blows in from the South the clarity of the water in the deserted bay. How could we tell the morning roaring by the sea, the singing of a birds, the shouting of goats at noon, the tireless rhythm of cicadas of the coastal pines, how could we tell the fragrance of straw flowers on branch were that of lavender on flood, the fragrance of old parchment and in scents and monastery in chapels, can we show the noise of summer terraces, the fragrance of saint lit ever greens, the chase of grilled crabs, the quivering of moonlight in wind blows water? No. you should experience all of these personally next summer. Tags: Visit Korcula Island in Croatia,Croatia Travel Attractions,Croatia Travel Guide,Croatia Travel Information,croatia travel tips,korcula island in croatia,shepherd entertainment,world travel,shepherdfilm

• published: 16 Sep 2013
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