Janeži () is a small settlement in the hills west of
Sodražica in southern
Slovenia
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. The area is part of the traditional region of
Lower Carniola
Lower Carniola ( ; ) is a traditional region in Slovenia
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and is now included in the
Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region
The Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region () is a statistical region in southeast Slovenia. It is the largest statistical region. The development of this region is largely the result of industry (the auto industry, pharmaceuticals, and other light ...
.
Together with the villages of
Betonovo
Betonovo () is a settlement in the hills west of Sodražica in southern Slovenia. Its relative remoteness has led to a decline in population with only six permanent residents remaining in 2002. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower ...
,
Kračali
Kračali () is a settlement in the hills west of Sodražica in southern Slovenia. It is included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region. Traditionally the area around Sodražica was part of Lower Carniola. Together with the villages of Beto ...
,
Petrinci, and
Kržeti it comprises the community and Parish of
Gora nad Sodražico, also known as Gora.
There is a small
chapel
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in the village dedicated to
Our Lady of the Snows. It was built in the first quarter of the 20th century.
Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage
reference number ešd 22407
References
External links
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Janeži on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Sodražica
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