Jakovica

Place in Inner Carniola, Slovenia
45°51′46.26″N 14°15′0.63″E / 45.8628500°N 14.2501750°E / 45.8628500; 14.2501750Country SloveniaTraditional regionInner CarniolaStatistical regionCentral SloveniaMunicipalityLogatecArea
 • Total8.95 km2 (3.46 sq mi)Elevation
480.6 m (1,576.8 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total80[1]

Jakovica (pronounced [jaˈkɔːʋitsa], German: Jakobowitz[2]) is a small village west of Laze in the Municipality of Logatec in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]

Church

St. Michael's Church in Jakovica

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Michael and belongs to the Parish of Planina. A small chapel, built at the source of an artesian spring believed to have healing properties, particularly for various eye diseases and disorders, is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.[4]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 128.
  3. ^ Logatec municipal site
  4. ^ Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website
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Municipality of Logatec
Settlements
Administrative seat: Logatec
Current
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The location of the Municipality of Logatec
Landmarks
  • Lanišče Fortress
  • Logatec Karst Field
  • Logatec Mansion
  • Root cellars in Hotedršica
  • Spodnji Logatec Parish Church
  • Zgornji Logatec Parish Church


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