Gradenc

Gradenc
Gradenc

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°48′51.93″N 14°54′31.98″E / 45.8144250°N 14.9088833°E / 45.8144250; 14.9088833Coordinates: 45°48′51.93″N 14°54′31.98″E / 45.8144250°N 14.9088833°E / 45.8144250; 14.9088833
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Žužemberk
Area
  Total 4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi)
Elevation 331.2 m (1,086.6 ft)
Population (2002)
  Total 57
[1]

Gradenc (pronounced [ˈɡɾaːdɛnts]) is a small village in the Municipality of Žužemberk in southeastern Slovenia. It lies in the hills to the south of Žužemberk. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and belongs to the Parish of Žužemberk. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1382, but was extensively rebuilt in the late 18th century.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Žužemberk municipal site
  3. "EŠD 2737". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 30 March 2011.

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