Koseč

Koseč (pronounced [kɔˈsɛtʃ]; Italian: Cossis) is a small settlement above Drežnica in the Municipality of Kobarid in the Littoral region of Slovenia.

Interior of Saint Justus' Church
Koseč
Koseč is located in Slovenia
Koseč
Koseč
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°15′7.33″N 13°37′26.52″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovenian Littoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityKobarid
Area
  Total5.65 km2 (2.18 sq mi)
Elevation
629.1 m (2,064.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total68
[1]

A small church in the settlement dedicated to Saint Justus dates to the second half of the 14th century, making it one of the oldest surviving churches in the Soča area. It is built of travertine and its interior is covered in frescos from the late 15th century.[2]

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