Vrhe, Slovenj Gradec

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°31′29.63″N 15°1′32.96″E / 46.5248972°N 15.0258222°E / 46.5248972; 15.0258222Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionCarinthiaMunicipalitySlovenj GradecArea
 • Total8.89 km2 (3.43 sq mi)Elevation
534.5 m (1,753.6 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total295[1]

Vrhe (pronounced [ˈʋəɾxɛ]) is a settlement in the City Municipality of Slovenj Gradec in northern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The entire municipality is now included in the Carinthia Statistical Region.[2]

There are two churches in the settlement. The church dedicated to Saint Agnes belongs to the Parish of Sele. It dates to the second half of the 14th century.[3] A second church in the northern part of the settlement is dedicated to Saint Urban and was built around 1500.[4]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Slovenj Gradec municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3338
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3394

External links

  • Vrhe on Geopedia
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Settlements
Administrative seat: Slovenj Gradec
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  • Spodnje Podgorje
  • Zgornje Podgorje
The location of the Municipality of Slovenj Gradec
Landmarks
  • Holy Spirit Chapel
  • Rothenturn Mansion
  • St. Elizabeth's Parish Church
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