Damelj

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Damelj
Damelj
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°25′59.29″N 15°11′9.37″E / 45.4331361°N 15.1859361°E / 45.4331361; 15.1859361Coordinates: 45°25′59.29″N 15°11′9.37″E / 45.4331361°N 15.1859361°E / 45.4331361; 15.1859361
Country Slovenia
Traditional region White Carniola
Statistical region Southwest Slovenia
Municipality Črnomelj
Area
 • Total 3.78 km2 (1.46 sq mi)
Elevation 208.2 m (683.1 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 27
[1]

Damelj (German: Damel)[2] is a settlement above the left bank of the Kolpa River in the Municipality of Črnomelj in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southwest Slovenia statistical region.[3]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Michael and belongs to the Parish of Vinica. It is a Gothic building that was restyled in 1664. The main altar dates to the late 17th century.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 10. (Slovene)
  3. ↑ Črnomelj municipal site
  4. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2662

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Settlements

Administrative centre: Črnomelj

Current
Former
Landmarks
  • Črnomelj Castle
  • Črnomelj Mithraeum
  • Lahinja Regional Park
  • Stonič Castle
  • St. Peter's Parish Church
Notable people


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