Rudnik pri Moravčah (pronounced [ˈɾuːdnik pɾi mɔˈɾaːu̯tʃax]) is a settlement west of Moravče in central Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the Municipality of Moravče in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Rudnik pri Moravčah
Rudnik pri Moravčah is located in Slovenia
Rudnik pri Moravčah
Rudnik pri Moravčah
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°8′3.46″N 14°44′1.14″E / 46.1342944°N 14.7336500°E / 46.1342944; 14.7336500
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityMoravče
Area
 • Total
0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi)
Elevation
348 m (1,142 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
19
[1]

Name

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Rudnik pri Moravčah was attested in historical sources as Rvdnik in 1301, Rudnik in 1414, and Rüdnikh in 1475.[3] The name of the settlement was changed from Rudnik to Rudnik pri Moravčah in 1953.[4]

Church

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Our Lady of Sorrows Church

The local church, built on Hribce Hill south of the settlement, is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and belongs to the Parish of Moravče. It was built after the 1895 earthquake on the site of an older chapel.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Moravče municipal site
  3. ^ "Rudnik pri Moravčah". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  4. ^ Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  5. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2066
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