Olimje

Olimje

Olimje Castle
Olimje

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°9′13.6″N 15°34′8.89″E / 46.153778°N 15.5691361°E / 46.153778; 15.5691361Coordinates: 46°9′13.6″N 15°34′8.89″E / 46.153778°N 15.5691361°E / 46.153778; 15.5691361
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Savinja
Municipality Podčetrtek
Area
 • Total 9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation 413.5 m (1,356.6 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 250
[1]

Olimje is a settlement in the Municipality of Podčetrtek in eastern Slovenia. The area around Podčetrtek was traditionally part of the region of Lower Styria. It is now included in the Savinja statistical region.[2]

Olimje Castle is a 16th-century castle located in the settlement. In the 17th century, when it was converted to a monastery, the monastic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary was built. It is now also the local parish church.[3] A second church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is a Late Gothic single nave building dating to the 15th century.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Podčetrtek municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers 496 & 3211
  4. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3213

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