Hrastje, Šentjernej
Hrastje | |
|---|---|
  Hrastje Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°48′51.61″N 15°17′54.68″E / 45.8143361°N 15.2985222°ECoordinates: 45°48′51.61″N 15°17′54.68″E / 45.8143361°N 15.2985222°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Lower Carniola |
| Statistical region | Southeast Slovenia |
| Municipality | Šentjernej |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 238.2 m (781.5 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 95 |
| [1] | |
Hrastje (pronounced [ˈxɾaːstjɛ]) is a small settlement in the foothills of the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]
Name[]
The name Hrastje is derived from the Slovene common noun hrast 'oak', referring to the local vegetation.[3]
Castle[]
Gracar Turn is a 14th-century castle on the northern outskirts of the village.[4]
References[]
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Šentjernej municipal site
- ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 163.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 158
External links[]
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