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Large print of Korcula Statute from 1214, displayed at Korcula Town Museum – click to enlarge

About Korcula Town Statute : Korcula Statute is an important legal document from 13th century that covers laws of Korcula city and island of Korcula. It belong to group of oldest Slav legal documents too. The Statute, as a book (compilation) of laws, was passed in 1214, but the only preserved version that is available is from 1265. Various amendments and annexes are added to the statute continuously until 16th century. The oldest part of the Statute was written in Latin which was later translated in Italian Language… read more