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===Giorgio Viario===

===Giorgio Viario===

In the year 1483 ''Federico of Aragon'', son of Ferdinand king of Naples, was at war with the Venetians. With Lissa (Hvar) being destroyed and conquered a large army  landed their troops with the aim of conquering Korčula.  '''Giorgio Viario''' then ruled the island with the title of count for the republic of the Veneto region. He was a fearless and courageous man who had the city well armed. He positioned the few island fighters in appropriate sites and resolutely defended the town of Korčula. With the aid of these allies he repelled repeated assaults and destroyed the catapults thus turning the tide of the battle in favour of the defenders. His followers also fended off attacks by the other military artilleries employed by the Aragonese to demolish the walls and enter the city.  Such was the courage of the Curzolani who for several days resisted this siege, and repelled the attacks. They struck down arrows and made a large number of aggressors fall under the walls.   

In the year 1483 ''Federico of Aragon'', son of Ferdinand king of Naples, was at war with the Venetians. With Lissa (Vis) being destroyed and conquered a large army  landed their troops with the aim of conquering Korčula.  '''Giorgio Viario''' then ruled the island with the title of count for the republic of the Veneto region. He was a fearless and courageous man who had the city well armed. He positioned the few island fighters in appropriate sites and resolutely defended the town of Korčula. With the aid of these allies he repelled repeated assaults and destroyed the catapults thus turning the tide of the battle in favour of the defenders. His followers also fended off attacks by the other military artilleries employed by the Aragonese to demolish the walls and enter the city.  Such was the courage of the Curzolani who for several days resisted this siege, and repelled the attacks. They struck down arrows and made a large number of aggressors fall under the walls.   

To confuse the enemy, Count Viario envisaged the plan to have the bells ring suddenly.  The Aragonese bewildered by the city bells ringing and of the near danger, left under the walls of the city more than 500 men and a large amount of war equipment. They retreated and fled on the high seas.  This victory occurred on the 24th of August,the feast day of'' St. Bartholomew''. A commemorative procession was devoted in thanksgiving that is customary in all parishes of the island on this all day feast. The prince and Senate of the Veneto Region later so appreciated the victory  that they erected a memorial.

To confuse the enemy, Count Viario envisaged the plan to have the bells ring suddenly.  The Aragonese bewildered by the city bells ringing and of the near danger, left under the walls of the city more than 500 men and a large amount of war equipment. They retreated and fled on the high seas.  This victory occurred on the 24th of August,the feast day of'' St. Bartholomew''. A commemorative procession was devoted in thanksgiving that is customary in all parishes of the island on this all day feast. The prince and Senate of the Veneto Region later so appreciated the victory  that they erected a memorial.