Gradišče pri Lukovici

Gradišče pri Lukovici (pronounced [ɡɾaˈdiːʃtʃɛ pɾi ˈluːkɔʋitsi]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Lukovica in the eastern part of the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Gradišče pri Lukovici
Gradišče pri Lukovici
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°9′51.04″N 14°42′3.62″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityLukovica
Area
 • Total2.32 km2 (0.90 sq mi)
Elevation
391.8 m (1,285.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total200
[1]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Gradišče to Gradišče pri Lukovici in 1953.[3]

Church
St. Margaret's Church in Gradišče pri Lukovici

The local church is built is dedicated to Saint Margaret (Slovene: sveta Marjeta). It dates to the early 16th century.[4]

Gradišče Reservoir

South of the settlement lies the reservoir Lake Gradišče.

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References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Lukovica municipal site Archived 2008-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  4. Lukovica Municipal Tourist Association site (in Slovene)


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