Moreška Sword Dance
Moreška
Korčula's unique traditional sword-dance drama, in which red and black armies fight over a maiden. In summer it is staged at an open-air theater outside the old town gate.
Moreška has its roots in the Mediterranean war drama between Moors and Christians and has been preserved on Korčula to this day. Performers wield real swords and fight to the accompaniment of brass band music, for about 40 minutes. In summer, performances are usually held on Monday and Thursday evenings at the open-air theater beside the Land Gate. Tickets cost about 20 euros and can be bought through travel agencies or at the venue. The performance on July 29, the feast day of the city's patron saint, is the most grand. Book tickets in advance during peak season.
Opening hours
Evening performances June–Sep
Nearby sights
- Land Gate & Veliki Revelin Tower
- Korčula Old Town
- Korčula Town Museum
- St. Mark's Cathedral
- Marco Polo House
- Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Angels, Orebić
- Badija Island
- Viganj