Kamnica, Dol Pri Ljubljani
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Kamnica () is a settlement northeast of Ljubljana in the Municipality of Dol pri Ljubljani in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.Dol pri Ljubljani municipal site
/ref> It includes the hamlet of Sveta Helena.


History

In the past, Kamnica was known for black slate, which was mined here and used for slate roofing. It was also known for
millstone Millstones or mill stones are stones used in gristmills, for grinding wheat or other grains. They are sometimes referred to as grindstones or grinding stones. Millstones come in pairs: a convex stationary base known as the ''bedstone'' and ...
s. Saint Helena's Church, first mentioned in 1495, and Žerjav Castle, dating from the 16th-century, stand in the hamlet of Sveta Helena.


Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Kamnica include: * Josip Armič (1870–1937), education specialist and writer of beekeeping and hunting articles


References


External links

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Kamnica on Geopedia
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kamnica, Dol Pri Ljubljani Populated places in the Municipality of Dol pri Ljubljani