Jesenice, Brežice

Jesenice (pronounced [jɛsɛˈniːtsɛ]; sometimes also Jesenice na Dolenjskem, German: Jessenitz[2]) is a settlement on the right bank of the Sava River in the Municipality of Brežice in eastern Slovenia, right on the border with Croatia.[3] The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. During the Second World War it was one of five Slovene settlements annexed by the Independent State of Croatia.[4] It is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.

Jesenice
Postcard of Jesenice
Jesenice Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′32.33″N 15°41′26.36″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Lower Sava
Municipality	Brežice
Area
• Total	1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Elevation	150 m (490 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	213
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The local church is dedicated to Mary Magdalene and belongs to the Parish of Velika Dolina. It was built in the mid-16th century.[5] It also contains Mokrice Castle, now run as a hotel and golf course.