Podgračeno

Podgračeno (pronounced [pɔdɡɾaˈtʃeːnɔ]) is a small settlement on the right bank of the Sava River in the Municipality of Brežice in eastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Podgračeno
Podgračeno
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′28.56″N 15°38′58.61″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityBrežice
Area
 • Total0.47 km2 (0.18 sq mi)
Elevation
150.1 m (492.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total28
[1]

Numerous remains of Roman buildings have been found in the settlement. The Col area of the settlement has been declared and protected as an archaeological site by the Slovenian Ministry of Culture.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Brežice municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 10599


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