Polhovica

Polhovica
Polhovica

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°50′28.65″N 15°16′41.04″E / 45.8412917°N 15.2780667°E / 45.8412917; 15.2780667Coordinates: 45°50′28.65″N 15°16′41.04″E / 45.8412917°N 15.2780667°E / 45.8412917; 15.2780667
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Šentjernej
Area
 • Total 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi)
Elevation 190.4 m (624.7 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 42
[1]

Polhovica (pronounced [ˈpou̯ːxɔʋitsa]) is a village in the Municipality of Šentjernej in southeastern Slovenia. Its territory extends to the woods west of the main settlement up to the banks of the Krka River. The entire municipality was traditionally part of Lower Carniola. It is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Church

St. Sigismund's Church in Polhovica

The local church, built on a slight elevation in the centre of the village, is dedicated to Saint Sigismund (Slovene: sveti Žiga) and belongs to the parish of Šentjernej. In written documents dating to the 17th century it is mentioned as a Romanesque building that had been recently renovated. The main and the only altar dates to the 19th century.[3] The church was thoroughly renovated from 1998 until 2002.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Šentjernej municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2446
  4. ↑ "Obnova končana". Dolenjski list (in Slovenian). 24 May 2002.


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