Dobrovlje, Braslovče

Dobrovlje
Dobrovlje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°18′4.44″N 14°59′13.75″E / 46.3012333°N 14.9871528°E / 46.3012333; 14.9871528Coordinates: 46°18′4.44″N 14°59′13.75″E / 46.3012333°N 14.9871528°E / 46.3012333; 14.9871528
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Savinja
Municipality Braslovče
Area
 • Total 13.8 km2 (5.3 sq mi)
Elevation 662.5 m (2,173.6 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 157
[1]

Dobrovlje (pronounced [dɔˈbɾoːljɛ]) is a dispersed settlement in the Municipality of Braslovče in northern Slovenia. It lies in the hills west of Braslovče. Traditionally the area was part of the Styria region. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

There are two churches in the settlement. One is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul and belongs to the Parish of Braslovče. It dates to the 16th century with major 18th- and 19th-century rebuilding. The second church is dedicated to Saint Urban and belongs to the Parish of Nazarje. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1426. The nave dates to the 17th century with some 19th-century adaptations.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Braslovče municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers ešd 2897 & 3152


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