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Municipality Of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
The Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec (; sl, Občina Dobrova - Polhov Gradec) is a municipality in Slovenia. Its administrative seat is Dobrova. History Originally, according to the ''Establishment of Municipalities and Municipal Boundaries Act'' that came into effect on 1 January 1995, the municipality also included the town of Horjul and was named the ''Municipality of Dobrova–Horjul–Polhov Gradec'' (). After a ruling by the Slovene Constitutional Court, the local community of the town of Horjul gained its own municipality in 1998, named the Municipality of Horjul. Settlements In addition to the municipal seat of Dobrova, the municipality also includes the following settlements: * Babna Gora * Belica * Brezje pri Dobrovi * Briše pri Polhovem Gradcu * Butajnova * Črni Vrh * Dolenja Vas pri Polhovem Gradcu * Draževnik * Dvor pri Polhovem Gradcu * Gabrje * Hrastenice * Hruševo * Komanija * Log pri Polhovem Gradcu * Osredek pri Dobrovi * Planina nad Horju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Slovenia
Slovenia is divided into 212 municipalities ( Slovene: ''občine'', singular'' občina''), of which 12 have urban (metropolitan) status. Municipalities are further divided into local communities and districts. Slovene is an official language of all the municipalities. Hungarian is a second official language of three municipalities in Prekmurje: Dobrovnik/Dobronak, Hodoš/Hodos, and Lendava/Lendva. Italian is a second official language of four municipalities (of which one has urban status) in the Slovene Littoral The Slovene Littoral ( sl, Primorska, ; it, Litorale; german: Küstenland) is one of the five traditional regions of Slovenia. Its name recalls the former Austrian Littoral (''Avstrijsko Primorje''), the Habsburg possessions on the upper Adria ...: Ankaran/Ancarano, Izola/Isola, Koper/Capodistria, and Piran/Pirano. In the EU statistics, the municipalities of Slovenia are classified as "local administrative unit 2" (LAU 2), below 58 administrative units ('), which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Draževnik
Draževnik () is a small settlement southeast of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec The Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec (; sl, Občina Dobrova - Polhov Gradec) is a municipality in Slovenia. Its administrative seat is Dobrova. History Originally, according to the ''Establishment of Municipalities and Municipal Boundari ... in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Name The name ''Draževnik'', like similar toponyms (e.g., ''Draža vas'', ''Draženci'', ''Dražgoše''), is probably derived from a Slavic personal name (such as ''*Dragъ/Drago, *Dražigojь, *Dražigostь'') and likely refers to an early inhabitant of the place. In the past it was known as ''Draschounik'' in German.''Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung'', no. 141. 24 November 1849, p. 21. History On 18 November 1942 Italian forces killed several villagers from Draževnik in nearby Podsmreka, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec, Podsmreka. References External links *Draževnik on Geopedia [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pristava Pri Polhovem Gradcu
Pristava pri Polhovem Gradcu () is a settlement next to Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia Slovenia ( ; sl, Slovenija ), officially the Republic of Slovenia (Slovene: , abbr.: ''RS''), is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast, an .... Name The name of the settlement was changed from ''Pristava'' to ''Pristava pri Polhovem Gradcu'' in 1953. The name ''Pristava pri Polhovem Gradcu'' literally means 'manor farm near Polhov Gradec'. The name ''Pristava'' comes from the common noun ''pristava'' 'manor farm; house with outbuildings and land'. Manor farms were typically found near a manor and were operated by servants of the manor. Settlements with this name and the semantically equivalent ''Marof'' are frequent in Slovenia. In the past it was known as ''Pristawa'' in German.''Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Praproče, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
Praproče () is a small village west of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes part of the hamlet of Zalog northwest of the main settlement, in the valley of Big Božna Creek. Name The name ''Praproče'' is derived from the Slovene word ''praprot'' 'fern' and, like similar names (e.g., '' Parpreče'', '' Praprotno Brdo'', and '' Paprače'' = german: Farrendorf), it originally referred to the local vegetation. In the past it was known as ''Prapretsche'' in German. Church The local church is dedicated to Saint George and was first mentioned in documents dating to 1526. The current building was built in 1635 and has an interesting flat wooden painted ceiling. Gallery [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Polhov Gradec
Polhov Gradec (; german: Billichgra(t)z''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 118.) is a settlement in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is the center of the Upper Gradaščica Valley. Name Polhov Gradec was first mentioned in written records under the German name ''Pilchgrez'' in 1261 (''Pilchgraez'' in 1269, and simply ''Graetz'' in 1291; cf. modern-era German ''Billichgra(t)z''). All of these are derived from the Slovene name for the settlement, with the last element ''‑grätz'' derived from Slovene ''gradec'' 'little castle'. The first part of the name is derived from a personal name, ''Polh'' or ''Povh''; the name therefore means 'Polh's (little) castle'. The name ''Polh'' is, in turn, probably derived from the zoonym ''polh'' 'dormouse'. An alternative theory, considered less likely, derives ''Polh'' from the name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Podsmreka, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
Podsmreka (; in older sources also ''Podsmreko'',''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 106. german: Podsmerek''Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung'', no. 141. 24 November 1849, p. 20.) is a village south of Dobrova, Dobrova - Polhov Gradec, Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Geography Podsmreka lies on a Terrace (geology), terrace on the road from Dobrova, Dobrova – Polhov Gradec, Dobrova to Brezovica pri Ljubljani. To the west it extends up the ridge known as Fat Hill ( sl, Debeli hrib), including Kamenščica (or Kamnišca) Hill (461 m) and Kopavnik (or Strmec) Hill (377 m). To the east it extends to the hamlet of Žeje. Name Podsmreka was attested in historical sources as ''Sand Mertein'' 'Saint Martin' in 1414 and ''sand Mertten pey der Tannen'' 'Saint Martin by the fir tree' in 1448, among other spellings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Podreber, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
Podreber () is a small settlement east of the town of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It lies on the road from Ljubljana to Polhov Gradec below Kucelj Hill (705 m). Name The name ''Podreber'' is derived from a prepositional phrase in which the noun has lost its case ending A grammatical case is a category of nouns and noun modifiers (determiners, adjectives, participles, and numerals), which corresponds to one or more potential grammatical functions for a nominal group in a wording. In various languages, nomina ...: ''pod'' 'below' + ''reber'' 'slope'. The name therefore means 'below the slope' and refers to the settlement's position on the south slope of Kucelj Hill. Church St. Elizabeth's Church in the village was first mentioned in 1526 but is considerably older. The main altar dates from the beginning of the 18th century, and the two side altars are gilded altars dating from 1625. References Exter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planina Nad Horjulom
Planina nad Horjulom () is a dispersed settlement northwest of Horjul in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Kolobocija, Lom, Pustota, and Zameja, as well as part of the hamlet of Suhi Dol. Name The name of the settlement was changed from ''Planina'' to ''Planina nad Horjulom ''in 1953. The name ''Planina nad Horjulom'' literally means 'Planina above Horjul'. The name ''Planina'' is shared with several other settlements in Slovenia and means 'alpine pasture'. Church The local church is dedicated to Saint Andrew. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1526 and the current structure was built around 1659. The area for the congregation is divided by piers into a wide central nave flanked by narrower areas on the north and south. The part on the north has been converted into a chapel. The chancel is arched with a richly crested stellar vault. The main altar, which dates to 1850, and both side altars are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osredek Pri Dobrovi
Osredek pri Dobrovi () is a village in the hills northwest of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia Slovenia ( ; sl, Slovenija ), officially the Republic of Slovenia (Slovene: , abbr.: ''RS''), is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast, an .... Name The name of the settlement was changed from ''Osredek'' to ''Osredek pri Dobrovi'' in 1953.''Spremembe naselij 1948–95''. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS. The name ''Osredek pri Dobrovi'' literally means 'Osredek near Dobrova'. The name ''Osredek'' is shared with several other settlements in Slovenia and is derived from the Slovene word ''osredek'' 'center', variously referring to an island, a space between two hills, a grove in the middle of a hay field, or a rise in the middle of a flat area. In the past it was known as ''Osredeck'' in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Log Pri Polhovem Gradcu
Log pri Polhovem Gradcu () is a small dispersed settlement east of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Name The name of the settlement was changed from ''Log'' to ''Log pri Polhovem Gradcu'' in 1953. The name ''Log pri Polhovem Gradcu'' literally means 'meadow near Polhov Gradec'. The name ''Log'' is shared with many other settlements in Slovenia and is derived from the Slovene word ''log'' 'a partially forested (marshy) meadow near water' or 'woods near a settlement'.Snoj, Marko. 2009. ''Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen''. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, p. 243. In the past it was known as ''Losi'' in German.''Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung'', no. 141. 24 November 1849, p. 13. Notable people Notable people that were born or lived in Log pri Polhovem Gradcu include: *James Trobec James Trobec (July 10, 1838 – December 14, 1921) was a Slovenian-born American prelate of the Catholic Chu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Komanija
Komanija (, german: Komania) is a small settlement south of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Geography Komanija lies along the local road from Razori to . The core of the village stands in a shady position on a broad above a plain, and it extends up t ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hruševo
Hruševo () is a settlement northeast of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Log, Selo, and Na Govcu. Hruševnik Creek flows through the valley south of the main part of Hruševo, and then separates this and Log from Selo and Na Govcu before joining the Gradaščica River. Name Hruševo was attested in historical sources as ''Chrovssay'' in 1303, and as ''Chruͦschi'', ''Cruschewͦ'', and ''Cruschawͦ'' in 1498, among other spellings. The name ''Hruševo'' is derived from the Slovene word ''hruška'' 'pear' and, like similar names (e.g., ''Hruševica, Hruševka, Hruševje''), originally referred to the local vegetation. In the past it was known as ''Hruschowa'' in German. Church The church in Hruševo was originally subordinate to the proto-parish of Šentvid nad Ljubljano. The church was assigned to Dobrova when it became a vicariate in 1723, and when Dobrova was elevated to a parish in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
