Dolenje Poljane

Dolenje Poljane (pronounced [doˈleːnjɛ pɔˈljaːnɛ], German: Unterpölland,[2] Italian: Pogliane Inferiore[3]) is a settlement in the hills southeast of Stari Trg pri Ložu in the Municipality of Loška Dolina in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[4] The area also includes the hamlet of Zgornje Poljane (German: Oberpölland,[2] Italian: Pogliane Supperiore[3]).

Dolenje Poljane
Dolenje Poljane is located in Slovenia
Dolenje Poljane
Dolenje Poljane
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°41′33.09″N 14°31′12.58″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionLittoral–Inner Carniola
MunicipalityLoška Dolina
Area
 • Total8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
874.5 m (2,869.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total8
[1]

The chapel in Dolenje Poljane is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. The church in Zgornje Poljane is built on a hill (1,065 meters or 3,494 feet) and is dedicated to Saint Andrew. Both belong to the Parish of Stari Trg.[5]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 131.
  3. Memorie della Società geografica italiana, vol. 15. Rome: Società geografica italiana. 1916. pp. 227, 237, 283.
  4. Loška Dolina municipal site
  5. Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website


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