Plešivec, Velenje

Plešivec (pronounced [plɛˈʃiːʋəts]) is a settlement in the City Municipality of Velenje in northern Slovenia. It lies in the Mozirje Hills (Slovene: Mozirske planine) north of Velenje. The area was traditionally part of Styria. The entire municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Plešivec
Plešivec
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°24′35.53″N 15°6′19.79″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityVelenje
Area
 • Total9.09 km2 (3.51 sq mi)
Elevation
584.9 m (1,919.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total357
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and belongs to the Parish of Velenje Saint Martin. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1328. The current building is Baroque from the 17th century.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Velenje municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3403

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