Smečice

Smečice (pronounced [ˈsmeːtʃitsɛ]) is a small settlement in the hills west of Krško in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.[2]

Smečice
Smečice
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°57′46.82″N 15°22′48.79″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionLower Sava
MunicipalityKrško
Area
 • Total1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Elevation
338.5 m (1,110.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total32
[1]

There is a small chapel-shrine in the settlement. It is dedicated to the Holy Family and was built in the late 19th century.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Krško municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 26786


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