Benečija, Trebnje

Place in Lower Carniola, Slovenia
45°54′21.49″N 14°59′30.74″E / 45.9059694°N 14.9918722°E / 45.9059694; 14.9918722Country SloveniaTraditional regionLower CarniolaStatistical regionSoutheast SloveniaMunicipalityTrebnjeArea
 • Total1.13 km2 (0.44 sq mi)Elevation
274.5 m (900.6 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total32[1]

Benečija (pronounced [bɛnɛˈtʃiːja]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Trebnje in eastern Slovenia. It lies on the right bank of the Temenica River, just southwest of Trebnje. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Iron Age and Roman-period artefacts have been found at sites near the settlement.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Trebnje municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers ešd 9682 & 26497
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Municipality of Trebnje
Settlements
Administrative seat: Trebnje
Current
Former
The location of the Municipality of Trebnje
Landmarks
  • 15th Meridian Marker
  • Čatež–Zaplaz Parish Church
  • Dobrnič Parish Church
  • Kozjak Castle ruins
  • Mala Loka Mansion
  • Mala Vas Castle
  • Šumberk Castle ruins
  • Trebnje Castle
  • Trebnje Parish Church
  • Veliki Gaber Parish Church
  • Zaplaz Pilgrimage Church
Notable people


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