Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor
Baška, Croatia
The small Romanesque church where the Baška tablet was found, one of the earliest texts in the Croatian language, written in Glagolitic. A copy stands in the nave.
The Church of St Lucy (Crkva sv. Lucije) is a small Romanesque church in the village of Jurandvor near Baška on the island of Krk, Croatia. It is best known as the place where the Baška tablet was found, an important medieval monument of Croatian written culture.
The tablet was found in the church floor in 1851. The original is now in the Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters in Zagreb; a copy stands in its original place, where the rood screen once stood. The Romanesque church is dated to around 1100 and stands on the remains of a 6th-century church, which was itself built over a Roman villa rustica. The 14th-century bell tower carries a chequerboard pattern suspected to be one of the earliest appearances of the Croatian coat of arms.
Getting there: the church is about 2 km from Baška, well signposted from the approach to the town, and can also be reached on foot. Check opening hours ahead.
- Nearest town
- Baška, Croatia
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 44.9850, 14.7420
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Croatia: Motorway tolls. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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- MaliCampsite2 km from Church of St Lucy, JurandvorTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor?
Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor is in Baška, Croatia, at GPS 44.9850, 14.7420. It is about 11 km from Vrbnik.
Can you camp near Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Mali, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor?
Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kvarner: Rijeka and the island of Krk.
What is there to see near Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor?
Places worth a stop nearby: Nehaj Fortress (13 km), Krk Bridge (33 km), Trsat Castle (45 km) and Lungomare Opatija (52 km).
When is the best time to visit Church of St Lucy, Jurandvor?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)