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Municipality Of Medvode
The Municipality of Medvode (; sl, Občina Medvode) is a municipality in the traditional region of Upper Carniola in north-central Slovenia. The seat of the municipality is the town of Medvode. Medvode became a municipality in 1994. Settlements In addition to the municipal seat of Medvode, the municipality also includes the following settlements: * Belo * Brezovica pri Medvodah * Dol * Dragočajna * Golo Brdo * Goričane * Hraše * Ladja * Moše * Osolnik * Rakovnik * Seničica * Setnica * Smlednik * Sora * Spodnja Senica * Spodnje Pirniče * Studenčice * Tehovec * Topol pri Medvodah * Trnovec * Valburga * Vaše * Verje * Vikrče * Zavrh pod Šmarno Goro * Zbilje * Zgornja Senica * Zgornje Pirniče * Žlebe References External links *Municipality of Medvode on Geopedia {{DEFAULTSORT:Municipality of Medvode ... [...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] |
Moše
Moše (; german: Mosche''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 56.) is a village on the left bank of the Sava River in the Municipality of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It lies southeast of Lake Trboje, the reservoir of the Mavčiče Hydroelectric Plant on the Sava River. Name Moše was attested in written sources in 1334 as ''Pruk'' (and as ''Prukk'' in 1355, ''Mossah'' in 1496, and ''Mosnach vnder Flednikch'' in 1478). The Slovene name is derived from the plural accusative demonym ''*Moščane'' 'those that live by the bridge' from the Slovene common noun ''most'' 'bridge' (confirmed by the Bavarian Middle High German name ''Pruk(k)'', which corresponds to modern German ''Brücke'' 'bridge'). In the past the German name was ''Mosche''. Church The church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Michael and was originally a gothic building. It was first ment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valburga
Valburga (; german: Sankt Walburga''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 56.) is a settlement on the left bank of the Sava River in the Municipality of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Plave and Na Mlaki.Savnik, Roman, ed. 1971. ''Krajevni leksikon Slovenije'', vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije, p. 389. Name Valburga was attested in written sources in 1324 as ''Sand Walpurch'' (and as ''Sand Walpurgen'' in 1327 and ''apud Sanctam Walpurgam'' in 1355). It is named after Saint Walpurga, the patron of the local church. Locally, the settlement is known as ''Šentomperga''. The name of the settlement was changed from ''Sveta Valburga'' (literally, 'Saint Walpurga') to ''Valburga'' (literally, 'Walpurga') in 1952. The name was changed on the basis of the 1948 Law on Names of Settlements and Designations of Squares, Streets, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trnovec, Medvode
Trnovec ( or ) is a dispersed settlement in the hills southwest of Medvode 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 place name ''Trnovec'' (and related names such as ''Trnovce'', '' Trnovče'', '' Trnovci'', and '' Trnovska vas'') is common in Slovenia. It is derived from the common noun ''trn'' 'thorn', referring to a place where thorny brush grows. Gallery File:Trnovec Slovenia - Partisan memorial.JPG, Partisan memorial in Trnovec References External links *Trnovec on Geopedia Populated places in the Municipality of Medvode {{Medvode-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Topol Pri Medvodah
Topol pri Medvodah () is a small settlement in the Municipality of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It lies in the hills northwest of the Slovene capital Ljubljana and is a popular destination for short trips with locals. Name The name of the settlement was changed from ''(Sveta) Katarina nad Medvodami'' (literally, ' Saint Catherine above Medvode') to ''Topol'' (literally, ' poplar') in 1955. The name was changed on the basis of the 1948 Law on Names of Settlements and Designations of Squares, Streets, and Buildings as part of efforts by Slovenia's postwar communist government to remove religious elements from toponyms. However, its old name is still often used in the modified form ''Katarina nad Ljubljano'' (literally, '(Saint) Catherine above Ljubljana'). Church The local church is dedicated to Saint Catherine. It is an early Baroque church dating from the beginning of the 17th century. The chancel was painted by Ivan and Helena Vurnik in 1919 and 1920, and the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tehovec, Medvode
Tehovec () is a small settlement in the hills southwest of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Name Tehovec was recorded in written sources in 1763–87 as ''Tehouz''. The name may be derived from the Slavic hypocorism ''*Těxъ'', thus referring to an early inhabitant of the place. Pronunciation of the name varies among , and . Church The local church is dedicated to Saint Florian Florian ( la, Florianus; 250 – 304 AD) was a Christians, Christian holy man, and the patron saint of Linz, Austria; chimney sweeps; soapmakers, and firefighting, firefighters. His feast day is 4 May. Florian is also the patron saint of Upper .... The church was first mentioned in written sources in 1548; additional construction took place in the 16th century and first half of the 17th century. The main altar, dedicated to Saint Florian, dates to 1751. The church also contains side altars dedicated to Saint Primus and Saint Wolfgang. Other cultural heritage In addition to Saint Flo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Studenčice, Medvode
Studenčice (; german: Studentschitsch''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 110.) is a small settlement in the hills east of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Cultural heritage * A 2 m granite obelisk standing in a meadow north of Studenčice no. 64, east of the road from Studenčice to Tehovec, commemorates the TV G-25 Partisan Partisan may refer to: Military * Partisan (weapon), a pole weapon * Partisan (military), paramilitary forces engaged behind the front line Films * ''Partisan'' (film), a 2015 Australian film * ''Hell River'', a 1974 Yugoslavian film also know ... courier station. The obelisk was designed by Janez Omerza and installed on 5 October 1980. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spodnje Pirniče
Spodnje Pirniče (; german: Unterpirnitsch''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 114.) is a village on the left bank of the Sava, Sava River in the Municipality of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Name Spodnje Pirniče (literally, 'Lower Pirniče') and neighboring Zgornje Pirniče (literally, 'Upper Pirniče') were attested in written sources in 1392 as ''Pernekk'' (and as ''Pernek'' in 1394 and ''utrumque Bernh'' in an 18th-century copy of a document from 1118). The original form of the name may be reconstructed as the plural demonym ''*Pyrьničane'', ultimately derived from the common noun ''*pyro'' 'spelt', referring to a local cultivar and meaning 'people living where spelt is grown'. Another possibility is that the name developed from a plural demonym derived from the Old High German name ''Ber(i)nhard'' or the Middle High German name ''Pern(a)hart''. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spodnja Senica
Spodnja Senica (; in older sources also ''Dolenja Senica'',''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 110. german: Unterseniza) is a village on the left bank of the Sora River in the Municipality of Medvode 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 .... References External links *Spodnja Senica on Geopedia Populated places in the Municipality of Medvode {{Medvode-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sora, Medvode
Sora (; german: Zaier''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 110.) is a village in the Municipality of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Farjevec (or Pri Farjevcu) and Komarnija.Savnik, Roman, ed. 1971. ''Krajevni leksikon Slovenije'', vol. 2. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije, p. 383. Geography Sora is a clustered village at the foot of Hom Hill (718 m) on an alluvial fan above Ločnica Creek, where it exits a narrow valley in the hills to the southwest. The soil is loamy and fields lie below the village, extending toward the Sora (river), Sora River to the north. The surrounding hills are karstified and there is a large cave on Kravjek Hill. Name Sora was attested in written sources in 1154 as ''Zower'' (and as ''Ceur'' in 1161 and ''Zevra'' in 1252). The name is derived from the Sora River and comes from the archaic Slovene com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smlednik
Smlednik (; german: Flödnig''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 56.) is a village on the left bank of the Sava River in the Municipality of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Smlednik is the site of the 18-hole Diners Golf Ljubljana golf course. It can accommodate up to 120 players at the same time. Name Smlednik was attested in written sources in 1136 as ''Fledinich'' (and as ''Vlednich'' in 1214 and ''Vlednic'' in 1228). The origin of the name is unclear. A possible derivation is from the common noun ' hog's fennel', referring to the local vegetation. Other explanations include the obsolete Slovene common noun 'watchpost', or the root ''*mlědъ'' 'deciduous woods' or 'sparse woods', but neither of these is linguistically convincing. In the past the German name was ''Flödnig''. Church The parish church A parish church (or parochial church) in C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Setnica, Medvode
Setnica () is a dispersed settlement that is divided between the municipalities of Medvode and 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 .... The smaller part is on the Medvode side. References External links *Setnica on Geopedia Populated places in the Municipality of Medvode {{Medvode-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
