BADIJA

Badija is one of the largest island in the Korcula archipelago. It is situated on the east side of Korcula Old Town , about twenty minutes boat ride from Korcula's harbour. It cover the area one square km and is covered by dense maquis pine and cypress trees.

Badija was first mentioned in writing in 14th century by the priest Vlaho Ivanovic from Korcula, who lived here as a monk. The present Franciscan monastery and the church date from the 14th century. A stone monuments found on Badija are proofs that Romans were on the island too.

The cloister of Badija's Franciscan monastery is dating back from 15th century ( Old Photo of Badija Monastery - click on left photo) as well as the porch around it that is supported by five arcades on the longer sides and four on the shorter ones. The arches of Gothic triforas rise up elegantly from their slender columns. The cloister leads into a church that was built in the Gothic-Renaissance style with a portal decorated with rich rosette. The interior of the church ends with an apses. A Renaissance choir is situated along its walls. Among the artistic and religious valuables are a16Ith century painting of the "Our Lady of Ascension" in the Venetian manner, and an English Gothic bas-relief in alabaster originally from Nottingham.

<< Badija - the colour of the sea + Badija was also setting for film Crni Biseri - a well known Bosnian film - click to read about filma and see clips and some stills... + Link > Beaches around Badija

Map od Korcula with Location of Badija and Surrounding Area

<< Click on image to enlarge 3D map od Korcula and surrounding area that includes Badija - clickable map. + click for Badija geographical map)

Map of Badija within Skoji Archipelago

Other Islands in Korcula Archipelago: Badija / Vrnik / Majsan / Sutvara / Kamenjak / Lucnjak / Stupe / Gubavac / Gojak / Planjak ..

Badija Related Links:

• List and links to other places on Korcula Island
• Major Places on Island of Korcula