| Plač | |
|---|---|
  Plač Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°39′53.6″N15°35′23.22″E / 46.664889°N 15.5897833°E Coordinates: 46°39′53.6″N15°35′23.22″E / 46.664889°N 15.5897833°E | |
| Country |  |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Drava |
| Municipality | Kungota |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.67 km2 (1.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300.1 m (984.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 144 |
| [1] | |
Plač (pronounced [ˈplaːtʃ] ) is a settlement in the Municipality of Kungota in the western part of the Slovene Hills (Slovene : Slovenske gorice) in northeastern Slovenia. [2]
In geography, statistics and archaeology, a settlement, locality or populated place is a community in which people live. The complexity of a settlement can range from a small number of dwellings grouped together to the largest of cities with surrounding urbanized areas. Settlements may include hamlets, villages, towns and cities. A settlement may have known historical properties such as the date or era in which it was first settled, or first settled by particular people.
The Municipality of Kungota is a municipality in the western part of the Slovene Hills in northeastern Slovenia. Its seat is the village of Zgornja Kungota.
Slovene or Slovenian belongs to the group of South Slavic languages. It is spoken by approximately 2.5 million speakers worldwide, the majority of whom live in Slovenia. It is the first language of about 2.1 million Slovenian people and is one of the 24 official and working languages of the European Union.
The parish church in the village is dedicated to Saint Andrew and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. The church was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1197. The current building dates to between 1652 and 1657 with some details of the Gothic building still visible. The belfry dates to the 19th century. [3]
A parish church in Christianity is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish. In many parts of the world, especially in rural areas, the parish church may play a significant role in community activities, often allowing its premises to be used for non-religious community events. The church building reflects this status, and there is considerable variety in the size and style of parish churches. Many villages in Europe have churches that date back to the Middle Ages, but all periods of architecture are represented.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor is an archdiocese located in the city of Maribor in Slovenia.
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.
