Jesenice, Brežice
Jesenice (pronounced [jɛsɛˈniːtsɛ]; sometimes also Jesenice na Dolenjskem, German: Jessenitz[2]) is a settlement on the right bank of the Sava River in the Municipality of Brežice in eastern Slovenia, right on the border with Croatia.[3] The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. During the Second World War it was one of five Slovene settlements annexed by the Independent State of Croatia.[4] It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.
Jesenice | |
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 Postcard of Jesenice | |
  Jesenice Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°51′32.33″N 15°41′26.36″E | |
| Country |  |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Lower Sava |
| Municipality | Brežice |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 213 |
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The local church is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and belongs to the Parish of Velika Dolina. It was built in the mid-16th century.[5] It also contains Mokrice Castle, now run as a hotel and golf course.
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 68.
- Brežice municipal site
- Dnevnik 16 April 2005
- Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 2637
External links
- Jesenice at Geopedia
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