Blatna Brezovica

Blatna Brezovica (pronounced [ˈblàːtna ˈbɾéːzɔʋitsa]; German: Blatnabresouza[2]) is a village east of Vrhnika in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]

Blatna Brezovica
Blatna Brezovica is located in Slovenia
Blatna Brezovica
Blatna Brezovica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°58′18.25″N 14°20′21.94″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityVrhnika
Area
 • Total5.64 km2 (2.18 sq mi)
Elevation
325.3 m (1,067.3 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total328
[1]

Name

Blatna Brezovica was attested in written sources as Bresawitz and Wresawitz in 1496.[4] Archaeological investigations were led here by Tatjana Bregant.[5]

Church
Saint James' Church

The local church south of the settlement is dedicated to Saint James and belongs to the Parish of Vrhnika.[6]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 118.
  3. Vrhnika municipal site
  4. "Blatna Brezovica". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  5. "Bregant, Tatjana (1932–2002) - Slovenska biografija". www.slovenska-biografija.si. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
  6. Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website


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