Sveta Gora

Sveta Gora
Sveta Gora
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°59′56.16″N 13°39′19.26″E / 45.9989333°N 13.6553500°E / 45.9989333; 13.6553500Coordinates: 45°59′56.16″N 13°39′19.26″E / 45.9989333°N 13.6553500°E / 45.9989333; 13.6553500
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Slovenian Littoral
Statistical region Gorizia
Municipality Nova Gorica
Area
 • Total 0.3 km2 (0.1 sq mi)
Elevation 681 m (2,234 ft)
Population (2013)
 • Total 14
[1]

Sveta Gora (pronounced [ˈsʋeːta ˈɡɔːɾa]; Italian: Monte Santo di Gorizia) is a settlement in western Slovenia in the Municipality of Nova Gorica.[2] It encompasses Holy Mount (Slovene: Sveta gora), above the Soča Valley and southwest of the Banjšice Plateau.

History

In May 1917 Sveta Gora was the scene of heavy fighting between Austrian and Italian forces. Sveta Gora became an independent settlement in 2006, when its territory was administratively separated from the territory of Solkan and Grgar.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Nova Gorica municipal site
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