Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Baška (Croatian pronunciation: [bâʃka]) is a settlement and a municipality located on the south east of the island of Krk, Croatia. The village of Baška had a full-time population of 901 in the 2001 Census, with 1554 people in the greater municipality (over 90% ethnic Croats). This cultural and historical center with its old stone houses and narrow streets, has been a tourist destination since the 19th Century, and has developed into a popular resort. It is known for its inscribed stone monument from 1100, for its many surrounding beaches, and its long tradition in tourism, Baška has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Highlights are the early Christian archeological site from the 5th century, the renowned Baška tablet from the year 1100 found in the Church of St. Lucy the nearby Jurandvor, the remains of a Roman settlement, as well as many historical churches and chapels. The local museum in Baška houses an ethnographic collection.The city of Baška is surrounded by woodlands and many sand and pebble beaches, most notably the 1,800-meter-long Baška beach (the Vela plaža, or “Great Beach”). Bunculuka beach is a smaller clothing optional pebble beach adjacent to the large Bunculuka naturist camping site. In the surrounding area there are 16 hiking trails with a total length of over 80 km. Medicinal and other herbs grow in abundance, including Wormwood, sage, thyme, and milfoil.. }
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- Baška abstract "Baška (Croatian pronunciation: [bâʃka]) is a settlement and a municipality located on the south east of the island of Krk, Croatia. The village of Baška had a full-time population of 901 in the 2001 Census, with 1554 people in the greater municipality (over 90% ethnic Croats). This cultural and historical center with its old stone houses and narrow streets, has been a tourist destination since the 19th Century, and has developed into a popular resort. It is known for its inscribed stone monument from 1100, for its many surrounding beaches, and its long tradition in tourism, Baška has a rich cultural and historical heritage. Highlights are the early Christian archeological site from the 5th century, the renowned Baška tablet from the year 1100 found in the Church of St. Lucy the nearby Jurandvor, the remains of a Roman settlement, as well as many historical churches and chapels. The local museum in Baška houses an ethnographic collection.The city of Baška is surrounded by woodlands and many sand and pebble beaches, most notably the 1,800-meter-long Baška beach (the Vela plaža, or “Great Beach”). Bunculuka beach is a smaller clothing optional pebble beach adjacent to the large Bunculuka naturist camping site. In the surrounding area there are 16 hiking trails with a total length of over 80 km. Medicinal and other herbs grow in abundance, including Wormwood, sage, thyme, and milfoil.".