Bašćanska ploča – A Monument of Language, Faith, and Identity
Discover one of the most significant Croatian cultural treasures! The Baška tablet, a stone inscription that speaks volumes about the nation's early history, language, and spirituality.
A Window into Medieval Croatia
The Baška tablet is a monumental stone inscription dating back to around the year 1100, discovered in the Church of St. Lucy in Jurandvor near Baška, on the island of Krk. Written in Glagolitic script, the oldest known Slavic alphabet, it is one of the earliest records of the Croatian name in the local language and script.
The tablet commemorates a donation of land by King Zvonimir to the Benedictine monastery, highlighting the historical presence of Croatian kings and the early use of the Croatian language in official and religious contexts.
Measuring over a meter wide and weighing nearly 800 kilograms, the Baška tablet is not only a linguistic and historical milestone but also a spiritual symbol, deeply connected to Croatian identity and Christian heritage.
Today, a faithful replica is displayed in the church where it was found, while the original is preserved in the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Zagreb. Visitors can explore its significance in the Baška Glagolitic Trail and the Interpretive Center in Jurandvor, connecting past and present through heritage, language, and belief.
The Baška tablet is a monumental stone inscription dating back to around the year 1100, discovered in the Church of St. Lucy in Jurandvor near Baška, on the island of Krk. Written in Glagolitic script, the oldest known Slavic alphabet, it is one of the earliest records of the Croatian name in the local language and script.
The tablet commemorates a donation of land by King Zvonimir to the Benedictine monastery, highlighting the historical presence of Croatian kings and the early use of the Croatian language in official and religious contexts.
Measuring over a meter wide and weighing nearly 800 kilograms, the Baška tablet is not only a linguistic and historical milestone but also a spiritual symbol, deeply connected to Croatian identity and Christian heritage.
Today, a faithful replica is displayed in the church where it was found, while the original is preserved in the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts in Zagreb. Visitors can explore its significance in the Baška Glagolitic Trail and the Interpretive Center in Jurandvor, connecting past and present through heritage, language, and belief.
Bašćanska ploča is more than just a stone - it is a timeless testament to the roots of a people and their enduring cultural legacy.
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