The old town is the historic centre of korčula, it is located in the North of the island. The city was built as a fortress for the purpose of defense of the Peninsula, in addition, at all times he was an administrative and religious center of the island. Also a number of features makes it very important from a historical point of view.

The town was first mentioned in the 10th century, but the exact time of its Foundation is still not defined. At various times, the owners of the city were the Venetians and Croatian-Hungarian kings, all this affected the culture of the city and, of course, its appearance. The best examples of architecture of the Old town were built in the 15th and 16th centuries in the typical style of the Renaissance. In the old district almost every house is decorated with emblems of the city. Such a reverent attitude to architecture is explained by the fact that, along with shipbuilding, stone carvings was the main occupation of the inhabitants of medieval Korcula. It is not surprising that already in the 15th century on korčula said how about “the pearl of architectural art”, in the 17th century and one of Croatian poets called Korcula “ornament of the world”.

Interestingly, according to the idea of the first architects, the overall composition of the city was supposed to resemble the shape of a fish skeleton. According to this urban idea and built houses, alleys, palaces and churches. Also this idea correspond to the elements of architectural decoration, door frames, windowsills, balconies, cornices, facades, etc.

During the Second world war the Old town miraculously survived, even though its territory was occupied by Italian and German troops, and was conducted in heavy fighting. The occupiers were evicted from the island in 1943 by local partisans.

Currently the historic centre of korčula recognized architectural masterpiece and receives tourists from all over the world.