Marco Polo Centre (Marco Polo Birth House)

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An interpretation center dedicated to the life of the famous traveler Marco Polo.

Marko Polo Center is an interpretation center dedicated to the life and adventures of the famous traveler, Marco Polo, a historical figure who changed the course of history through his remarkable journeys.

Whether you are a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or a student eager to learn, there’s something for everyone at the Marko Polo Center. Our knowledgeable guides will be on hand to assist and provide insights into the historical significance of Marco Polo’s travels and their impact on global trade and cultural exchange.

At the Marko Polo Center, you have the opportunity to take a piece of history home with you. Our gift shop is stocked with a delightful array of souvenirs and gifts related to Marco Polo and the places he explored.

Interior:

Contact / Address: Ul. Depolo 3, Korcula, Croatia, 20260

Opening times: daily, year-round – Tickets

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Location Map of The Marco Polo Center

Coordinates: 42.961833, 17.136588

Below is an old part of this page, that was relevant prior to the opening of the center.

House of Marco Polo – believed to be the house in which Marco Polo, the famous world traveler and writer was born. It was recently bought by Korcula’s Town Authority which is currently planning to reconstruct and redone it into the Museum of Marco Polo… At present, just a part of the house is open for visitors to have a look around. Climb narrow stairs and enter the Loggia that has great views over Korcula Old Town’s roofs (see also photo below)

Street where Marco Polo’s Birth House is Located:

Marco Polo House is located in street Ulica Depolo, Korcula

The House of Marko Polo is now the Marco Polo Center.

Map of the Center

Marco Polo Relevant links :

• Museum of Marco Polo in Korcula
• About Korcula and Marco Polo: Korcula town still boasts Marco Polo’s alleged house of birth. Despite its rather featureless interior, the houses’ tower (loggia) allows for a panoramic vista of Korcula, stretching from east to west. The house is under the protection of the Korcula Town Hall and it will soon be turned into a Museum of Marco Polo.
• Marco Polo and Invisible Cities: ABOUT MARCO POLO, INVISIBLE CITIES and VISUAL ART Essay on the theme of Italo Calvino’s book “Invisible Cities” applied to the work of some contemporary artists … read more
• Marco Polo Museum Project: Current News
• Marco Polo birth house photos– see more photos in the gallery of images of the house of Marco Polo in Korcula Old Town

More Korcula Museums:

1. Korcula Town Museum
2. Bishop’s Treasury
3. Icon Museum
4. Museum Memorial Collection of Maksimilijan Vanka