Martinj Vrh, Železniki

Martinj Vrh (pronounced [maɾˈtiːɱ ˈʋəɾx]; in older sources also Sveti Martinj Vrh,[2] German: Martinsberg[2]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Železniki in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Martinj Vrh
Martinj Vrh is located in Slovenia
Martinj Vrh
Martinj Vrh
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°11′26.88″N 14°7′58.9″E / 46.1908000°N 14.133028°E / 46.1908000; 14.133028
Country Slovenia
Traditional RegionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityŽelezniki
Elevation
781.3 m (2,563.3 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total232
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Name

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Martinj Vrh was attested in historical sources as Martingenpotoch in 1291 and 1318, and as Martinvrch in 1500.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 62.
  3. ^ "Martinj Vrh". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
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