Gortina

Gortina (pronounced [ɡɔɾˈtiːna]) is a village on the left bank of the Drava River in the Municipality of Muta in the historical Styria region in northern Slovenia.[2]

Gortina
1935 postcard of Gortina
1935 postcard of Gortina
Gortina is located in Slovenia
Gortina
Gortina
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°36′18.94″N 15°7′28.85″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionCarinthia
MunicipalityMuta
Area
 • Total6.88 km2 (2.66 sq mi)
Elevation
367.4 m (1,205.4 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total563
[1]

There is a small church in the settlement with a wooden belfry. It is dedicated to Saint Stephen and was built in the early 18th century. It belongs to the Parish of Muta.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Muta municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3302


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