Strahomer

Strahomer
Strahomer

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°56′35.4″N 14°29′19.9″E / 45.943167°N 14.488861°E / 45.943167; 14.488861Coordinates: 45°56′35.4″N 14°29′19.9″E / 45.943167°N 14.488861°E / 45.943167; 14.488861
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Inner Carniola
Statistical region Central Slovenia
Municipality Ig
Area
 • Total 6.4 km2 (2.5 sq mi)
Elevation 309.6 m (1,015.7 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 143
[1]

Strahomer (pronounced [stɾaxɔˈmɛːɾ]) is a village in the Municipality of Ig in central Slovenia. The municipality is part of the traditional region of Inner Carniola and is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Name

The name Strahomer is derived from the Slavic personal name *Straxoměrъ, probably referring to an early inhabitant of the place.[3]

History

Strahomer was already inhabited in prehistoric times by pile dwellers. Many Roman artifacts have also been found in the area.[4]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint James (Slovene: sveti Jakob) and belongs to the Parish of Tomišelj. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1495 but was extensively rebuilt in the 17th century. Some original frescos from the late 15th century survive on the interior walls.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Ig municipal site
  3. ↑ Snoj, Marko. 2009. Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, p. 397.
  4. ↑ Savnik, Roman, ed. 1971. Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije, p. 434.
  5. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2568



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