Gradenc

Gradenc (pronounced [ˈɡɾaːdɛnts]) is a small village in the Municipality of Žužemberk in southeastern Slovenia. It lies in the hills to the south of Žužemberk. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Gradenc
Gradenc
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°48′51.93″N 14°54′31.98″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityŽužemberk
Area
  Total4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi)
Elevation
331.2 m (1,086.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total57
[1]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and belongs to the Parish of Žužemberk. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1382, but was extensively rebuilt in the late 18th century.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Žužemberk municipal site
  3. "EŠD 2737". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 30 March 2011.
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