Gorenje, Šmartno ob Paki

Gorenje (pronounced [ɡɔˈɾɛːnjɛ] or [ɡɔˈɾeːnjɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šmartno ob Paki in northern Slovenia. It lies on the right bank of the Paka River northwest of Šmartno. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Gorenje
Gorenje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°20′44.12″N 15°0′33.7″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityŠmartno ob Paki
Area
 • Total0.79 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Elevation
325.9 m (1,069.2 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total118
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist and belongs to the Parish of Šmartno. It is a medieval church that was greatly rebuilt in the 18th century.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Šmartno ob Paki municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3416


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