Hrušica, Novo Mesto

Hrušica (pronounced [ˈxɾuːʃitsa]) is a settlement at the foothills of the Gorjanci Range in the City Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Hrušica
Hrušica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°47′0.34″N 15°14′28.05″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityNovo Mesto
Area
  Total2.06 km2 (0.80 sq mi)
Elevation
314 m (1,030 ft)
Population
 (2002)
  Total148
[1]

The local church, built on the southern outskirts of the village, is dedicated to Saint James and belongs to the Parish of Stopiče. It was a medieval building that was extensively restyled in the Baroque style in the 17th century.[3]

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