Breznica pri Žireh
Breznica pri Žireh (pronounced [ˈbɾeːznitsa pɾi ʒiˈɾeːx]) is a small settlement in the hills west of Žiri in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]
Breznica pri Žireh | |
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  Breznica pri Žireh Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°2′37.63″N 14°5′15.06″E | |
| Country |  |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Upper Carniola |
| Municipality | Žiri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 km2 (0.36 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 755.2 m (2,477.7 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 42 |
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Name
The name of the settlement was changed from Breznica to Breznica pri Žireh in 1955.[3]
Church
The small church in the centre of the settlement is a late 15th- to early 16th-century building. It is dedicated to Saint Cantius and belongs to the Parish of Žiri.[4]
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gollark: Right now I'm just trying to compile a "high trade value" group so I can manage the ones which are good for breeding more easily.
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- Žiri municipal site
- Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- Žiri parish site
External links
| Settlements | Administrative centre: Žiri
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