Gorenje Vrhpolje

Gorenje Vrhpolje
Gorenje Vrhpolje

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°48′52.94″N 15°19′38.91″E / 45.8147056°N 15.3274750°ECoordinates: 45°48′52.94″N 15°19′38.91″E / 45.8147056°N 15.3274750°E
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Šentjernej
Area
  Total 2.25 km2 (0.87 sq mi)
Elevation 262.5 m (861.2 ft)
Population (2002)
  Total 327
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Gorenje Vrhpolje (German: Oberfeld)[2] is a settlement southwest of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. The area was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia statistical region.[3]

The local church, built south of the village, is dedicated to Saint Urban and belongs to the Parish of Šentjernej. It is mentioned in written documents dating to 1439, but owes its current Baroque style to a major rebuilding in the 18th century. Fragments of the medieval wall paintings are still visible on the exterior northern wall of the nave.[4]

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