Srednja Vas–Poljane (; sl, Srednja vas-Poljane) is a village on the right bank of the
Poljane Sora River, halfway between
Poljane and
Gorenja Vas in the
Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the
Upper Carniola region of
Slovenia.
Name
The name of the settlement was changed from ''Srednja vas'' to ''Srednja vas-Poljane'' in 1953.
Church
The local church, built on a hill above the main settlement, is dedicated to the
Holy Cross
Holy Cross or Saint Cross may refer to:
* the instrument of the crucifixion of Jesus
* Christian cross, a frequently used religious symbol of Christianity
* True Cross, supposed remnants of the actual cross upon which Jesus was crucified
* Feast ...
. It was built in the 1730s in the
Baroque style. It used to be particularly well known for its processions during
lent
Lent ( la, Quadragesima, 'Fortieth') is a solemn religious observance in the liturgical calendar commemorating the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert and enduring temptation by Satan, according to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke ...
. The main altar dates to 1777.
Cultural Heritage in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane
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References
External links
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Srednja Vas–Poljane on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Gorenja vas-Poljane
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