Morsko, Kanal

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Morsko
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°4′33.22″N13°38′2.77″E / 46.0758944°N 13.6341028°E / 46.0758944; 13.6341028 Coordinates: 46°4′33.22″N13°38′2.77″E / 46.0758944°N 13.6341028°E / 46.0758944; 13.6341028
Country Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia
Traditional region Littoral
Statistical region Gorizia
Municipality Kanal
Area
 • Total3.47 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Elevation
147.7 m (484.6 ft)
Population
(2002)
 • Total201
[1]

Morsko (pronounced  [mɔɾˈskoː] ) is a settlement on the left bank of the Soča River, south of Kanal in the Littoral region of Slovenia. [2]

Soča river flows through western Slovenia and northeastern Italy

The Soča or Isonzo is a 138-kilometre (86 mi) long river that flows through western Slovenia and northeastern Italy.

Kanal, Kanal Settlement in Slovenia

Kanal, frequently referred to as Kanal ob Soči, is a settlement mostly on the left bank of the Soča River in the Slovene Littoral, the traditional region in southwestern Slovenia. It is an important crossing point over the Soča. At its eastern border, on the left bank of the Soča, runs the Bohinj Railway, the railway track linking the Central Europe and the Mediterranean.

Slovenia republic in Central Europe

Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a sovereign state located in southern Central Europe at a crossroads of important European cultural and trade routes. It is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast, and the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. It covers 20,273 square kilometers (7,827 sq mi) and has a population of 2.07 million. One of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, Slovenia is a parliamentary republic and a member of the United Nations, of the European Union, and of NATO. The capital and largest city is Ljubljana.

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Cultural heritage

There is a cemetery chapel in the settlement, dedicated to Saint Anne. It was first mentioned in documents dating to 1542. [3] It is a Gothic chapel with a vaulted chancel, a bell gable and a porch. [4]

Saint Anne mother of Virgin Mary in Christian and Islamic traditions; unnamed in the New Testament or Quran

According to apocryphal Christian and Islamic tradition, Saint Anne was the mother of Mary and grandmother of Jesus. Mary's mother is not named in the canonical gospels nor in the Qur'an. In writing, Anne's name and that of her husband Joachim come only from New Testament apocrypha, of which the Gospel of James seems to be the earliest that mentions them.

Gothic architecture style of architecture

Gothic architecture is a style that flourished in Europe during the High and Late Middle Ages. It evolved from Romanesque architecture and was succeeded by Renaissance architecture. Originating in 12th-century France, it was widely used, especially for cathedrals and churches, until the 16th century.

Chancel space around the altar of a traditional Christian church

In church architecture, the chancel is the space around the altar, including the choir and the sanctuary, at the liturgical east end of a traditional Christian church building. It may terminate in an apse. It is generally the area used by the clergy and choir during worship, while the congregation is in the nave. Direct access may be provided by a priest's door, usually on the south side of the church. This is one definition, sometimes called the "strict" one; in practice in churches where the eastern end contains other elements such as an ambulatory and side chapels, these are also often counted as part of the chancel, especially when discussing architecture. In smaller churches, where the altar is backed by the outside east wall and there is no distinct choir, the chancel and sanctuary may be the same area. In churches with a retroquire area behind the altar, this may only be included in the broader definition of chancel.

Events

Morsko is known for its annual spring Morsko carnival (Morščanski pust). Many locals wear original masks hand-crafted by the painter, sculptor, and cartoonist Branko Drekonja. The costumes reflect political or other events of interest that took place that year. The villagers then take part in a traditional carnival procession that visits each village household and holds a public performance in the village square, known as na Gorici. This performance attracts many spectators and is one of the main tourist attractions in the Municipality of Kanal ob Soči.

Another annual event is a volleyball championship on the last weekend in August.

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References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Kanal municipal site
  3. ↑ Kanal Tourist Information Centre site Archived 2015-09-06 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ "3742: Kanal - Cerkev sv. Ane" [3742: Kanal – St. Anne's Church]. Register nepremične kulturne dediščine [Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage] (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture, Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 13 October 2015.


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