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Pečine
Pečine () is a village in the mountains above the right bank of the Idrijca River in the Municipality of Tolmin in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Črni Vrh, Kabiunk, Kal, Maraževec, Podkal, Travnik, and Stari Rut. Name The name ''Pečine'' is a plural form derived from the word ''peč'' 'large cliff, rocky wall' (which developed from the earlier meaning 'hollow in a cliff', ultimately from 'place for cooking'). Like similar names (e.g., ''Peč'', '' Pečice'', '' Pečke'', etc.), it refers to a local landscape element. History In the hamlet of Stari Rut, 1 km northwest of Pečine, are the remains of an ancient hill fort. This site is still referred to as Castle Peak () locally. A silver Roman fibula found in the area, now kept at the museum in Tolmin, attests to early settlement here. During the Second World War, the village was bombarded by German forces in February 1944, destroying several houses. A battle took place between German forces and Yugos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pečine Slovenia - Church
Pečine () is a village in the mountains above the right bank of the Idrijca River in the Municipality of Tolmin in the Slovenian Littoral, Littoral region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Črni Vrh, Kabiunk, Kal, Maraževec, Podkal, Travnik, and Stari Rut. Name The name ''Pečine'' is a plural form derived from the word ''peč'' 'large cliff, rocky wall' (which developed from the earlier meaning 'hollow in a cliff', ultimately from 'place for cooking'). Like similar names (e.g., ''Peč, Grosuplje, Peč'', ''Pečice, Brežice, Pečice'', ''Pečke'', etc.), it refers to a local landscape element. History In the hamlet of Stari Rut, 1 km northwest of Pečine, are the remains of an ancient hill fort. This site is still referred to as Castle Peak () locally. A silver Roman fibula found in the area, now kept at the museum in Tolmin, attests to early settlement here. During the Second World War, the village was bombarded by German forces in February 1944, destroying several house ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |