Lepa Njiva

Lepa Njiva (pronounced [ˈleːpa ˈnjiːʋa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Mozirje in northern Slovenia. It lies in the hills north of Mozirje. Traditionally the area was part of the Styria region. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Lepa Njiva
Lepa Njiva
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°22′51.73″N 14°58′20.34″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityMozirje
Area
 • Total11.66 km2 (4.50 sq mi)
Elevation
450.2 m (1,477.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total482
[1]

The local church is dedicated to the Mother of God and belongs to the parish of Mozirje. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1493. Much of the current building dates to the 18th and 19th centuries.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Mozirje municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3189
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