Gorenji Leskovec

Gorenji Leskovec (pronounced [ɡɔˈɾeːnji lɛˈskɔːʋəts] or [ɡɔˈɾeːnji lɛˈskoːʋəts]) is a settlement west of Senovo in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Gorenji Leskovec
Gorenji Leskovec is located in Slovenia
Gorenji Leskovec
Gorenji Leskovec
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°1′39.3″N 15°24′48.97″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
 • Total2.85 km2 (1.10 sq mi)
Elevation
360.2 m (1,181.8 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total89
[1]

The local church in the centre of the village is dedicated to Saint Anthony the Hermit and belongs to the Parish of Brestanica. It was built in the 17th century. In the 18th century the belfry and two side chapels were added.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Krško municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2901
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