Get to know the history of Baška through a guided walk!

Baška is a combination of unique values; in addition to beautiful nature, stunning views and a long tradition of beach tourism, it hides an indelible historical and cultural significance – it is the cradle of the Glagolitic alphabet, the first Croatian alphabet and the invaluable cultural stamp of our history!

In the desire to preserve this uniqueness, the Baška Glagolitic Trail was created, a trail consisting of large and small stone sculptures of Glagolitic letters scattered throughout the Baška Valley.

It was designed by the Sinjali Society, whose artistic director is the academic sculptor Ljubo de Karina. At the foot of the sculptures there are info tiles, and the Glagolitic letter is also written in Braille. Although scattered throughout the valley, the sculptures are carefully placed in space. Their location indicates an area of ​​cultural, historical, traditional or natural importance.

 

In order to give our visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of our small town with a great tradition in an interesting, dynamic and interactive way, we organized three free guided walks in June:
BACK TO THE PAST – BAŠĆAN PATH OF THE GLAGOLITIC
HISTORICAL WALK – THROUGH THE GLAGOLITIC TO THE VIEW FROM THE CASTLE
LETTER BY LETTER – FROM BAŠĆANSKA PLOČA TO BAŠĆANSKA PLAŽA

In just two hours, a local guide will take visitors through the main parts and localities of Baška’s history, give them the opportunity to meet new people, discover our culture and tradition, learn about important sights and all the details that a traditional vacation would not allow.

The story of Baška and Glagolitic is always attractive and important, and these free guided walks through Baška are designed to give as many of our visitors the opportunity to walk at least part of the Baška Glagolitic Trail and learn about the rich history and culture hidden between the walls of our cobbled streets and unique the nature that surrounds them!

 

Saturday, 12.06. – departure at 9:00
Meeting place: in front of the Glagolitic letter V, Vela plaža
BACK TO THE PAST – BAŠĆAN PATH OF THE GLAGOLITIC
departure in front of the Polo Line tourist agency (Glagolitic letter V), distribution of the Guide to the Baška Glagolitic Trail, beginning of filling in the letters in the booklet
the tour passes through the picturesque old town of Baška
find out the story of the Baška aquatorium and the driest island in the Adriatic – Prvić
Glagolitic letters will take you to Baška’s Stara Riva and Glagolitic Omega
return by the sea to the Zvonimir Gallery and the exhibition: “Drop by drop, stone by stone – life”
* value more:
– each participant receives an interactive guide to the Baška Glagolitic Trail in which letters are collected and at the end of the tour receives a diploma from the Sinjali Society
– a tour of the old town of Baška and its hidden streets
– through the exhibition, get to know the marbles and the art of folk drywall construction, which is on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage

Saturday, 19.06. – departure at 9:00
Meeting place: in front of the Glagolitic letter V, Vela plaža
HISTORICAL WALK – THROUGH THE GLAGOLITIC TO THE VIEW FROM THE CASTLE
departure in front of the Polo Line tourist agency (Glagolitic letter V), distribution of the Guide to the Baška Glagolitic Trail, beginning of filling in the letters in the booklet
walk to the church of st. Ivana Krstitelja, the area of ​​the former Kaštela Baška from where there is a view of Baška and the Baška bay
stories about the lives of the most important personalities of Baška history, traditions and customs
return by the sea to the Zvonimir Gallery and the exhibition: “Drop by drop, stone by stone – life”
* value more:
– each participant receives an interactive guide to the Baška Glagolitic Trail in which letters are collected and at the end of the tour receives a diploma from the Sinjali Society
– walk to one of the most beautiful panoramic lookouts on the island of Krk
– entrance to the church of St. John the Baptist
– through the exhibition, get to know the marbles and the art of folk drywall construction, which is on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage

Friday, 25.06. – departure at 9:00
Meeting place: in front of the Tourist Office of TZO Baška, Zvonimir Gallery
LETTER BY LETTER – FROM BAŠĆANSKA PLOČA TO BAŠĆANSKA PLAŽA
gathering in front of TZO Baška and sightseeing of the exhibition “Drop by drop, stone by stone – life” in the Zvonimir Gallery
shuttle transfer to Jurandvor
visit to the church of st. Lucija and the story of the cradle of Croatian culture – accompanied by a guide to the complex of St. Lucy
a walk towards Baška along Vela rika, a story about the Baška valley, flora and fauna, about the way of life then and today
introduction to the Baška Glagolitic path
the end of the guided tour in Zarok on the famous Baška Vela plaža (Glagolitic letter Z)

* value more:
– through the exhibition, get to know the marbles and the art of folk drywall construction, which is on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage
– the entrance to the church of st. Lucija and the story of the guide of the complex about the Baška tablet
– organized shuttle transport to Jurandvor
– Each participant receives an interactive guide to the Baška Glagolitic Trail in which letters are collected and at the end of the tour receives a diploma from the Sinjali Society

 

 

Notes:

* it is necessary to bring sun protection, comfortable shoes, enough water
* it is necessary to arrive at the specified meeting place 10 minutes before departure
* registration and additional information in the Tourist Office of the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Baška, Zvonimirova 114 (working hours Mon – Fri 7.30 – 21 hours, Sat 9 – 19 hours), by e-mail info@visitbaska.hr or phone +385 (0) 51 856 817
* maximum group size up to 25 people
* compliance with current epidemiological measures is mandatory
* the program allows adjustments and corrections by the guide, in agreement with the group
* all sculptures of letters are located in easily accessible places: the ascent to the church of St. John the Baptist, which is part of the Historical Walk, is moderately demanding