Ruše

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Ruše
Ruše
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°32′18.87″N 15°30′55.44″E / 46.5385750°N 15.5154000°E / 46.5385750; 15.5154000Coordinates: 46°32′18.87″N 15°30′55.44″E / 46.5385750°N 15.5154000°E / 46.5385750; 15.5154000
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Drava
Municipality Ruše
Area
 • Total 2.36 km2 (0.91 sq mi)
Elevation 307.7 m (1,009.5 ft)
Population (2012)
 • Total 4,457
[1]

Ruše is a small town in northeastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Ruše and lies on the right bank of the Drava River west of Maribor. The area was part of the traditional region of Lower Styria. It is now included in the Drava statistical region.[2]

The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to the Holy Name of Mary and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1387, but was destroyed in an Ottoman raid in 1532. It was rebuilt soon after and then extended in the 17th century. The current structure was built in 1833.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Ruše municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3022

External links

Settlements
Landmarks
  • Holy Name of Mary Parish Church
  • Fala Castle
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