Smolenja Vas

Smolenja Vas
Smolenja Vas

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°48′31.01″N 15°11′58.83″E / 45.8086139°N 15.1996750°E / 45.8086139; 15.1996750Coordinates: 45°48′31.01″N 15°11′58.83″E / 45.8086139°N 15.1996750°E / 45.8086139; 15.1996750
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Novo Mesto
Area
 • Total 2.01 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
Elevation 184.9 m (606.6 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 464
[1]

Smolenja Vas (pronounced [smɔˈleːnja ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Smolenja vas) is a village in the hills northeast of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

The local church, built on the northern outskirts of the village, is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and belongs to the Parish of Novo Mesto–Sveti Lenart. It was a medieval building that was extensively restyled in the Baroque style in 1644.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Novo Mesto municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2081

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