Olimje (pronounced [ɔˈliːmjɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Podčetrtek in eastern Slovenia. The area around Podčetrtek is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]
Olimje | |
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 Olimje Castle | |
  Olimje Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°9′13.6″N 15°34′8.89″E / 46.153778°N 15.5691361°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Savinja |
| Municipality | Podčetrtek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 413.5 m (1,356.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 250 |
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History
editOlimje was created as a settlement in 1995 through the merger of the former settlements of Slake and Sopote.[3]
Castle
editOlimje Castle is a 16th-century castle located in the settlement. In the 17th century, when it was converted to a monastery, the monastic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary was built. It is now also the local parish church.[4] A second church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is a Late Gothic single nave building dating to the 15th century.[5]
Gallery
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Olimje, Slovenia -
Olimje Castle, herb garden
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Podčetrtek municipal site
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Olimje.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers 496 & 3211
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3213
External links
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