Velika Knezeva Kula (Large Governor’s Tower), Korcula

The Large Governor's Tower, resembling a truncated cone, stands proudly in Korcula Town, having been erected in 1483. Locally known as "torjun," the tower exudes a sense of massiveness and strength. Commemorating the events of World War II, the tower features various plaques that pay tribute to the historical significance of the era.

Crowning the tower is a rounded crown ring, situated below the parapet, adding to its distinctive architectural profile. On the north-western side, facing the harbor, there was once a prominent plaque adorned with the Venetian lion and three coats of arms belonging to the Dukes Balbi, Contarinia, and Giorgio. Although the coats of arms were removed after World War II, replaced by an inscription honoring the town's liberation, the tower remains a symbolic testament to Korcula's history.

Constructed alongside the Small Governor's Tower in the 15th century, the Large Governor's Tower served a defensive purpose, safeguarding the Governor's Palace. Crafted from large, roughly shaped rectangular cubes, the tower's interior underwent a transformation in the early 20th century, repurposed for the storage of drinking water.