Dolga Njiva pri Šentlovrencu

Dolga Njiva pri Šentlovrencu (pronounced [ˈdoːu̯ɡa ˈnjiːʋa pɾi ʃɛntˈloːu̯ɾɛntsu] or pronounced [- ʃənt-]) is a small village north of Šentlovrenc in the Municipality of Trebnje in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Dolga Njiva pri Šentlovrencu
Dolga Njiva pri Šentlovrencu is located in Slovenia
Dolga Njiva pri Šentlovrencu
Dolga Njiva pri Šentlovrencu
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°57′8.25″N 14°56′8.24″E / 45.9522917°N 14.9356222°E / 45.9522917; 14.9356222
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityTrebnje
Area
 • Total1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi)
Elevation
331 m (1,086 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total65
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Name

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The name of the settlement was changed from Dolga Njiva to Dolga Njiva pri Šentlovrencu in 1953.[3][4]

Church

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Holy Cross Church

A small church in the settlement is dedicated to the Finding of the Holy Cross and belongs to the Parish of Šentlovrenc. It is a medieval building and contains fragments of 16th-century frescos in the nave.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Trebnje municipal site
  3. ^ Marinković, Dragan (1991). Abecedni spisak naselja u SFRJ. Promene u sastavu i nazivima naselja za period 1948–1990. Belgrade: Savezni zavod za statistiku. p. 21.
  4. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  5. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2469
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