Gradnje, Krško
Gradnje (pronounced [ˈɡɾaːdnjɛ]) is a settlement in the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]
Gradnje Gradinje (until 1990) | |
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  Gradnje Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°50′24.18″N 15°27′55.35″E | |
| Country |  |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Lower Sava |
| Municipality | Krško |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.91 km2 (0.74 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 415.1 m (1,361.9 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 22 |
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Name
The name of the settlement was changed from Gradinje to Gradnje in 1990.[3]
Cultural heritage
There is a small chapel-shine in the settlement, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It was built in the early 20th century.[4]
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- Krško municipal site
- Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
- Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 21840
External links
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