Petrinci

Petrinci (pronounced [pɛˈtɾiːntsi]) is a settlement in the hills west of Sodražica in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Petrinci
Petrinci
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°45′6.94″N 14°35′37.28″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalitySodražica
Area
 • Total0.81 km2 (0.31 sq mi)
Elevation
848 m (2,782 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total32
[1]

Together with the villages of Betonovo, Kračali, Janeži, and Kržeti it comprises the community and Parish of Gora nad Sodražico, also known as Gora.[3]

The local church is dedicated to the Our Lady of the Snows. It was a medieval chapel to which a nave was added in the 18th century.[4]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Sodražica municipal site Archived 2012-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
  3. V.P. 1966. "Zakaj pa ne turizem na Gori?" Dolenjski list 17, no. 25 (848) (30 June), p. 14.
  4. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 1813


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