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Canon Pietro Casola's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem & Curzola
*The book outlines A-Z about the island of Korčula, from traditions, history, culture to wildlife, politics & geography. Pages 46-47: ''Piruzović ''</ref>}}
*The book outlines A-Z about the island of Korčula, from traditions, history, culture to wildlife, politics & geography. Pages 46-47: ''Piruzović ''</ref>}}
Andrew Archibald Paton (1811-1874) was a British diplomat and writer from the 19 century he visited Korčula in early 1860s.
Andrew Archibald Paton (1811-1874) was a British diplomat and writer from the 19 century he visited Korčula in early 1860s.
[[File:St Ivan.jpg|thumb|left|380px|The island of St Ivan (Vela Luka) photo by [[Peter Zuvela]]]]
== Canon Pietro Casola's Pilgrimage to Jerusalem ==
[[File:St Damian.jpg|thumb|right|470px|The Chapel of Saint Cosmas (Kuzma) and Saint Damian on the island of Korcula. The Chapel is from the 6th century AD. Photo by [[Peter Zuvela]] ]]
[[File:Korcula Town.jpg|thumb|right|415px|Korcula Town photo by [[Peter Zuvela]] ]]
* Below is Pietro Casola writing about Korčula (Curzola) in 1494:
{{Cquote|''On Friday, the 13th of June, we left the canal of Lesina after sunrise and made sail with a very slight wind ; but as the day advanced the wind improved and we came opposite the citadel of Curzola (Note 58), which is beautiful to look at from the outside. The captain did not wish to stop there for fear of losing the favourable wind, and thus we passed by, and could only admire the place from the outside; it ia said to be sixty miles from Lesina. The captain related that a few years ago King Ferdinand, the former King of Naples, sent his fleet there to pry and steal it from the Venetians, but he failed completely because the people of Curzola were valiant, and defended themselves from that attack without additional help from the Signoria of Venice, to whom they are subject.''(p171)}}
{{Cquote|''Curzola: Reached Curzola, (1) a citadel in Dalmatia, and as bright and clean as a beautiful jewel. It has no drawbridges, but it has strong walls, and it will be stronger still when a wall is finished which has been begun towards the sea. At first sight the said citadel appears to be flat, but one perceives on entering it that all the streets ascend a little. The streets are narrow and dark, but they are paved with stones. The city is built on a rock. Many of the houses are built in the modern style and are handsome enough for a great city. They are built of white stone like marble and sculptured. It was a marvel to me to see so many beautiful houses in that place. The Cathedral Church, considering its importance and also that of the city, is beautiful. It is entirely built of beautiful squared stones.''
''The choir is beautiful and the church is well served. The said citadel is full of people. The men dress in public like the Venetians, and almost all of them know the Italian tongue. When I asked the reason, was told it was because they often go to Venice. Their women cannot fear the cold. They go about with their chests and shoulders entirely uncovered from the breasts upwards,and they arrange so that their breasts hold up their clothes and prevent them from falling down on to their feet.''
''The place seems to me poor in everything save wine, which is abundant and good. The island is not much cultivated because the greater part of the men are galeotti and continually at sea. Most of the pilgrims landed, thinking to find a good supper. But there is no fish to be had there, although he place is in the midst of the sea, no eggs, no cheese. There was hot bread, for, as soon as the people heard of the arrival of the galley, every man ran to make bread in order to earn a little money; it was good, and so was the wine. There were dried figs and also some raisins, but everything was dear.''
''We stayed there until the following morning, every man being warned, however, that if he wanted to come further, he must sleep on board the galley. Certain Ragusans remained behind and some friars who wished to return to Ragusa, which we had passed by owing to the force of the wind. On Saturday, the 18th of October, which was the festival of Saint Luke the Evangelist, we left Curzola. Only one sail, the terzarola, was spread, because there was a very high though favourable wind — that is, the scirocco, and with the said sail alone we made, according to the estimate of the mariners, fifteen miles an hour.''
* ''('''1.''') In 1494 the Venetian Count or Governor of Curzola was Ser Simon Capello, who remained there three years, until January, 1496. Segretario alle Voci, Reg. vi. p, 68. Archives of Venice.'' (p327,p328)}}
== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Directory:Historical Compendium of the Island of Korcula| Korcula History (Historical Compendium of the Island of Korcula)]]
* [[Directory:Historical Compendium of the Island of Korcula| Korcula History (Historical Compendium of the Island of Korcula)]]
* [http://www.mediterano.hr/location.asp?id=6 Vela Luka-Mediterano]
* [http://www.mediterano.hr/location.asp?id=6 Vela Luka-Mediterano]
* [http://www.oliver.hr/en/index.html Oliver Dragojevic-Official Web Site]
* [http://www.oliver.hr/en/index.html Oliver Dragojevic-Official Web Site]
[[File:St Damian.jpg|thumb|left|470px|The Chapel of Saint Cosmas (Kuzma) and Saint Damian on the island of Korcula. The Chapel is from the 6th century AD. Photo by [[Peter Zuvela]] ]]
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[[File:St Ivan.jpg|thumb|left|380px|The island of St Ivan (Vela Luka) photo by [[Peter Zuvela]]]]