Dolž

Dolž (pronounced [ˈdoːu̯ʃ]) is a settlement in the hills southeast of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia, close to the border with Croatia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Dolž
View from the south
Dolž
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°45′36.06″N 15°14′55.91″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityNovo Mesto
Area
 • Total3.74 km2 (1.44 sq mi)
Elevation
407.5 m (1,336.9 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total305
[1]
Church Saints Cosmas and Damian

The local church is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Parish of Stopiče. It was built in the mid-18th century.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Novo Mesto municipal site Archived June 9, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2348


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