Preserje (pronounced [ˈpɾeːsɛɾjɛ]; also known as Preserje nad Rihemberkom, Italian: Pressérie di Rifembergo) is a village in western Slovenia in the Municipality of Nova Gorica. It has a population of 457. It is located in the low hills above the settlement of Branik (formerly known as Rihemberk) in the Vipava Valley.[2]

Preserje
Preserje is located in Slovenia
Preserje
Preserje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′11.17″N 13°47′14.21″E / 45.8697694°N 13.7872806°E / 45.8697694; 13.7872806
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovenian Littoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityNova Gorica
Area
 • Total
3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Elevation
154.3 m (506.2 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
457
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Catherine and belongs to the Parish of Branik.[3]

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