Gabrovec pri Kostrivnici

Gabrovec pri Kostrivnici (pronounced [ˈɡaːbɾɔʋəts pɾi kɔˈstɾiːu̯nitsi]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Rogaška Slatina in eastern Slovenia. The entire area belongs to the traditional Styria region and is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Gabrovec pri Kostrivnici
Gabrovec pri Kostrivnici is located in Slovenia
Gabrovec pri Kostrivnici
Gabrovec pri Kostrivnici
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°15′53.95″N 15°35′14.22″E / 46.2649861°N 15.5872833°E / 46.2649861; 15.5872833
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityRogaška Slatina
Area
 • Total
0.67 km2 (0.26 sq mi)
Elevation
296.4 m (972.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
66
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Name

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The name of the settlement was changed from Gabrovec to Gabrovec pri Kostrivici in 1953.[3]

Kostrivnica Castle

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On a hill above the settlement, remains of a fortification ditch indicate the location of a medieval castle. Locals refer to the area as Stari grad ('old castle') and it is likely all that is left of Kostrivnica Castle, mentioned in documents dating to the 13th century.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Rogaška Slatina municipal site
  3. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 22894
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