Lendavske Gorice

Lendavske Gorice (pronounced [ˈleːndau̯skɛ ɡɔˈɾiːtsɛ]; Hungarian: Lendvahegy) is a settlement in the hills immediately east of Lendava in the Prekmurje region of Slovenia.[2]

Lendavske Gorice
Lendvahegy
Church of the Holy Trinity, Lendavske Gorice
Church of the Holy Trinity, Lendavske Gorice
Lendavske Gorice is located in Slovenia
Lendavske Gorice
Lendavske Gorice
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°34′0.33″N 16°27′34.02″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionPrekmurje
Statistical regionMura
MunicipalityLendava
Area
 • Total2.85 km2 (1.10 sq mi)
Elevation
280.2 m (919.3 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total586
[1]

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to the Holy Trinity and belongs to the Parish of Lendava.[3] It was built in 1728 by the Gludovácz family. When excavating for the foundations of the church, a wooden coffin was discovered containing the body of Mihael Hadik, who died fighting the Ottoman Turks in 1603. His mummy is now on display in the church.[4]

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Lendavske Gorice include: János Murkovics (teacher, writer)

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Lendava municipal site
  3. Družina RC Church in Slovenia journal site
  4. Slovenian Tourist Board site


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