Smolnik, Ruše

Smolnik
Smolnik

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°32′1.82″N 15°29′15.78″E / 46.5338389°N 15.4877167°E / 46.5338389; 15.4877167Coordinates: 46°32′1.82″N 15°29′15.78″E / 46.5338389°N 15.4877167°E / 46.5338389; 15.4877167
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Drava
Municipality Ruše
Area
  Total 32.31 km2 (12.47 sq mi)
Elevation 274.5 m (900.6 ft)
Population (2002)
  Total 345
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Smolnik is a dispersed settlement in the Municipality of Ruše in northeastern Slovenia. It extends from the right bank of the Drava River just west of Ruše into the Pohorje Hills. Traditionally the area was part of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Church

St. Mary's Church in Smolnik

The local church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and belongs to the Parish of Ruše. It was built in the Baroque style between 1859 and 1861.[3]

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