Hrastovec v Slovenskih Goricah

Hrastovec v Slovenskih Goricah
Hrastovec v Slovenskih Goricah

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°33′55.29″N 15°47′16.87″E / 46.5653583°N 15.7880194°E / 46.5653583; 15.7880194Coordinates: 46°33′55.29″N 15°47′16.87″E / 46.5653583°N 15.7880194°E / 46.5653583; 15.7880194
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Drava
Municipality Lenart
Area
 • Total 2.09 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Elevation 242.8 m (796.6 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 116
[1]

Hrastovec v Slovenskih Goricah (pronounced [ˈxɾaːstɔʋəts ʍ slɔˈʋeːnskiɣ ɡɔˈɾiːtsax]) is a settlement in the Slovene Hills (Slovene: Slovenske gorice) in the Municipality of Lenart in northeastern Slovenia. The area was part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Hrastovec Castle

Hrastovec Castle (1930)

The dominant landmark in the settlement is Hrastovec Castle. It is a castle dating to the early 13th century with various later stages. It has a number of well-preserved Baroque features, including a painted chapel. It is one of the largest surviving castles in Slovenia. It houses a psychiatric hospital.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Lenart municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 176



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