Polhovica

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Polhovica
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Polhovica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°50′28.65″N15°16′41.04″E / 45.8412917°N 15.2780667°E / 45.8412917; 15.2780667 Coordinates: 45°50′28.65″N15°16′41.04″E / 45.8412917°N 15.2780667°E / 45.8412917; 15.2780667
Country Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Šentjernej
Area
 • Total 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Elevation 190.4 m (624.7 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 42
[1]

Polhovica (pronounced  [ˈpou̯ːxɔʋitsa] ) is a village in the Municipality of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. Its territory extends to the woods west of the main settlement up to the banks of the Krka River. The entire municipality was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. [2]

Village Small clustered human settlement smaller than a town

A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town, with a population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand. Though villages are often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighborhoods. Villages are normally permanent, with fixed dwellings; however, transient villages can occur. Further, the dwellings of a village are fairly close to one another, not scattered broadly over the landscape, as a dispersed settlement.

Šentjernej Town and Municipality in Slovenia

Šentjernej is a small town and a municipality in southeastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

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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Church

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St. Sigismund's Church in Polhovica

The local church, built on a slight elevation in the centre of the village, is dedicated to Saint Sigismund (Slovene : sveti Žiga) and belongs to the parish of Šentjernej. In written documents dating to the 17th century it is mentioned as a Romanesque building that had been recently renovated. The main and the only altar dates to the 19th century. [3] The church was thoroughly renovated from 1998 until 2002. [4]

Church (building) building constructed for Christian worship

A church building or church house, often simply called a church, is a building used for Christian religious activities, particularly for Christian worship services. The term is often used by Christians to refer to the physical buildings where they worship, but it is sometimes used to refer to buildings of other religions. In traditional Christian architecture, the church is often arranged in the shape of a Christian cross. When viewed from plan view the longest part of a cross is represented by the aisle and the junction of the cross is located at the altar area.

Sigismund of Burgundy King of burgundy

Sigismund was King of the Burgundians from 516 to his death. He was the son of king Gundobad and Caretene. He succeeded his father in 516. Sigismund and his brother Godomar were defeated in battle by Clovis' sons and Godomar fled. Sigismund was taken by Chlodomer, King of Orléans, where he was kept as a prisoner. Later he, his wife and children were executed. Godomar then rallied the Burgundian army and won back his kingdom.

Slovene language language spoken in Slovenia

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References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Šentjernej municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2446
  4. ↑ "Obnova končana". Dolenjski list (in Slovenian). 24 May 2002.


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