Discover the Glagolitical Allee: Istria's cultural path for families!

Discover the Glagolitical Allee: Istria's cultural path for families!

Roč, Kroatien - The Glagolitical Allee in Istria, Croatia is a unique hiking trail that appeals to both nature lovers and those interested in culture. With a length of about 6 to 7 kilometers, the path connects the picturesque villages of Roč and Hum. This route is not only easy to walk, but also offers good accessibility for visitors, since both places can be approached by car. There is also the possibility to organize a taxi or to play the way back on the same route. According to wmn.de the hike takes about two hours and is ideal for beginners and families.

The hikers experience the important glagolitical script on their way, which is considered the oldest Slavic letter. This hiking trail was initiated between 1977 and 1983 by the Čakavski Sabor, an association for the promotion of Istrian culture. The glagolitical avenue serves as a memory of the tradition of glagolitical writing and the most important saints of the Slavs, Kyrill and Method. Over the years it gained symbolic importance as an expression of national and cultural identity.

art and culture along the way

The glagolitical avenue was designed by the sculptor Želimir Janeš, who designed an eleven impressive stone sculptures in total. These sculptures symbolize the glagolitical script and can be discovered while hiking. Among the impressive works is the pillar of the Čakavian vocls assembly, which is shaped with the glagolitical letter "S". The other sculptures are.

• The table of Kyrill and Method
• The seat of the climate of Ohrid
• The glagolitical lapidarium
• The gorge of the Croatian Luzidar
• The viewpoint of the Gregor von Nin
• The rise of the Istrian Code
• The Wall of Croatian Protestants and Härenatik
• The rest area of ​​Žakan Juri
• The monument to resistance and freedom
• The city gate of Hum

This project, which was realized by Professor Josip Bratulić, not only commemorates the centers of glagolitical literature in the Middle Ages, but also promotes understanding of the Slavic origin and the written art, which has existed since the 9th century. According to Istra.hr , the avenue is therefore an important cultural monument to the Glagolica.

The area around the hiking trail in Istrian Hügelland offers a calm nature, ideal for those seeking relaxation. The best time for this hike is between spring and autumn when nature is in full bloom and hikers can enjoy the silence and beauty of the landscape. For the historically and culturally interested, the Glagolitical avenue is not just a hiking trail, but a journey into the history and the legacy of the Slavic script.