Srednja Vas–Poljane

Srednja Vas–Poljane (pronounced [ˈsɾeːdnja ˈʋaːs pɔˈljaːnɛ]; Slovene: Srednja vas-Poljane) is a village on the right bank of the Poljane Sora River, halfway between Poljane and Gorenja Vas in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Srednja Vas–Poljane

Srednja Vas (until 1953)
Srednja Vas–Poljane
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°6′51.36″N 14°9′43.35″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityGorenja Vas–Poljane
Area
  Total1.08 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
Elevation
396.4 m (1,300.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total97
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Srednja vas to Srednja vas-Poljane in 1953.[3]

Church

The local church, built on a hill above the main settlement, is dedicated to the Holy Cross. It was built in the 1730s in the Baroque style. It used to be particularly well known for its processions during lent. The main altar dates to 1777.[4]

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