Friday, January 17, 2014

Korcula, Croatia

Korcula ia another island that had been ruled by Venice for centuries.  It was also rumored that Marco Polo was born here on the island.  St Marks Cathedral on the main square was unique due to its detailed Romanesque portal by Bonino of Milano depicting Adam and Eve on either side of St Mark perched at the top.



 The above house on the left was said to be the birth place of Marco Polo.
 City Wall:



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