Zelše

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Zelše
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Zelše is located in Slovenia
Zelše
Zelše
Location in Slovenia
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Country Flag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia
Traditional region Inner Carniola
Statistical region Littoral–Inner Carniola
Municipality Cerknica
Area
 • Total 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi)
Elevation 558.9 m (1,833.7 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 86
[1]

Zelše (pronounced [ˈzeːu̯ʃɛ]) is a village along the road linking Cerknica and Postojna, at the northwestern part of the karst Cerknica Polje in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2] Zelše Caves (Zelške jame)—the source of Rak Creek, a sinking stream—lies west of the village. Big Karlovica Cave (Slovene: Velika Karlovica), receiving the waters of Stržen Creek, lies southwest of the village. Industrial facilities are located east of the village.[2]

Church

The local church, built on a small hill to the south of the village, is dedicated to Saint Wolfgang (Slovene: sveti Volbenk) and belongs to the Parish of Cerknica.[3] This Renaissance church was built around 1680 with a triple rounded apse, unique in the region. The Baroque-style belfry was added in 1732. The church has excellent acoustics and is sometimes used as a venue for various concerts.[4]

References

External links

  • Media related to Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. at Wikimedia Commons
  • Zelše on Geopedia


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