Ledinica (pronounced [lɛˈdiːnitsa], German: Lediniza[2]) is a small settlement northwest of Žiri in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]
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  Ledinica Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°3′19.65″N 14°5′44.61″E / 46.0554583°N 14.0957250°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Upper Carniola |
| Municipality | Žiri |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.7 km2 (0.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 483.9 m (1,587.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 78 |
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Name
editLedinica was attested in historical sources as Ledinitz in 1291, Ledinitzi in 1453, Ledinicz in 1485, and Ledinitzy in 1500.[4] The name is a diminutive of the place name Ledina (cf. also the plural form Ledine), derived from the common noun ledina 'fallow land' and referring to the local geography.[5]
Church
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The local church is built on a hill east of the settlement and is visible from afar. It is dedicated to Saint Anne and is a popular destination among residents of Žiri for short walks. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1501 and was originally dedicated to Saint Oswald, but was pulled down in the second half of the 17th century to make way for the current building. It belongs to the Parish of Žiri.[6]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 126.
- ^ Žiri municipal site
- ^ "Slovenska historična topografija". Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 229.
- ^ Žiri parish site (in Slovene)
External links
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Media related to Ledinica at Wikimedia Commons- Ledinica on Geopedia
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