Korčula Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Korčula, Croatia.
St. Mark's Cathedral sits at the highest point of the Korčula peninsula and displays a Gothic facade with stone carvings, a central rose window, and multiple side aisles. Inside, tall columns draw the eye upward toward the decorated vaulting overhead.
Local craftspeople built the structure between 1407 and the mid-1500s, with Italian master Bonino da Milano creating the main entrance portal. This extended construction period reflected the community's wealth and dedication to the project.
The building shapes the spiritual life of the island and continues to host religious services and processions that mark the yearly calendar of faith. Worshippers gather here for special occasions, maintaining an active religious community.
The building welcomes visitors daily, with longer hours in summer and limited access during winter months. Photography inside requires advance permission from the staff.
Inside stands an organ built in 1787 by local instrument maker Vinko Klisevic, replacing an earlier one from the 1500s. This musical instrument continues to shape the sound of worship services today.
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