Lepa Njiva

Lepa Njiva
Lepa Njiva

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°22′51.73″N 14°58′20.34″E / 46.3810361°N 14.9723167°E / 46.3810361; 14.9723167Coordinates: 46°22′51.73″N 14°58′20.34″E / 46.3810361°N 14.9723167°E / 46.3810361; 14.9723167
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Savinja
Municipality Mozirje
Area
 • Total 11.66 km2 (4.50 sq mi)
Elevation 450.2 m (1,477.0 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 482
[1]

Lepa Njiva (pronounced [ˈleːpa ˈnjiːʋa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Mozirje in northern Slovenia. It lies in the hills north of Mozirje. Traditionally the area was part of the Styria region. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

The local church is dedicated to the Mother of God and belongs to the parish of Mozirje. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1493. Much of the current building dates to the 18th and 19th centuries.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Mozirje municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3189
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