Sladka Gora

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Sladka Gora
Sladka Gora Šmarje pri Jelšah 74.JPG
Sladka Gora is located in Slovenia
Sladka Gora
Sladka Gora
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°15′54.95″N 15°31′48.74″E / 46.2652639°N 15.5302056°E / 46.2652639; 15.5302056Coordinates: 46°15′54.95″N 15°31′48.74″E / 46.2652639°N 15.5302056°E / 46.2652639; 15.5302056
CountryFlag of Slovenia.svg Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityŠmarje pri Jelšah
Area
 • Total1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi)
Elevation
298.1 m (978.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total85
[1]

Sladka Gora (pronounced [ˈslaːtka ˈɡɔːɾa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah in eastern Slovenia. It lies in the hills to the north of Šmarje. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

It is best known for its parish church, a pilgrimage church with a double spire dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Margaret. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Celje. It was built between 1744 and 1754.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Šmarje pri Jelšah municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 651

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