Zelše
Zelše | |
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Zelše Location in Slovenia | |
Coordinates: 45°47′37.92″N 14°19′39.48″E / 45.7938667°N 14.3276333°ECoordinates: 45°47′37.92″N 14°19′39.48″E / 45.7938667°N 14.3276333°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Cerknica |
Area | |
• Total | 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 558.9 m (1,833.7 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 86 |
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Zelše (pronounced [ˈzeːu̯ʃɛ]) is a village along the road linking Cerknica and Postojna, at the northwestern part of the karst Cerknica Polje in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2] Zelše Caves (Zelške jame)—the source of Rak Creek, a sinking stream—lies west of the village. Big Karlovica Cave (Slovene: Velika Karlovica), receiving the waters of Stržen Creek, lies southwest of the village. Industrial facilities are located east of the village.[2]
Church
The local church, built on a small hill to the south of the village, is dedicated to Saint Wolfgang (Slovene: sveti Volbenk) and belongs to the Parish of Cerknica.[3] This Renaissance church was built around 1680 with a triple rounded apse, unique in the region. The Baroque-style belfry was added in 1732. The church has excellent acoustics and is sometimes used as a venue for various concerts.[4]
References
- ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 Javornik, Marjan; Voglar, Dušan; Dermastia, Alenka, eds. (1996). "Zelše". Enciklopedija Slovenije [Encyclopedia of Slovenia] (in Slovenian). Mladinska knjiga. p. 153. ISBN 9788611153667.
- ↑ Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website
- ↑ Inner Carniola Regional Park site
External links
- Media related to Zelše at Wikimedia Commons
- Zelše on Geopedia