Krka, Ivančna Gorica
Krka (pronounced [ˈkəɾːka]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica in central Slovenia. It lies near the source of the Krka River, from which it gets its name. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]
Krka | |
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  Krka Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°52′52.62″N 14°46′41.77″E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Ivančna Gorica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 km2 (0.60 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 285.5 m (936.7 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 230 |
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Church
Saints Cosmas and Damian Church
The local parish church is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novo Mesto. It dates to the 12th century with numerous alterations over the centuries.[3]
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- Ivančna Gorica municipal site
- "EŠD 1943". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
External links
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