Velika Strmica

Velika Strmica
Velika Strmica

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°53′51.94″N 15°12′43.14″E / 45.8977611°N 15.2119833°E / 45.8977611; 15.2119833Coordinates: 45°53′51.94″N 15°12′43.14″E / 45.8977611°N 15.2119833°E / 45.8977611; 15.2119833
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Lower Carniola
Statistical region Southeast Slovenia
Municipality Mokronog-Trebelno
Area
  Total 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi)
Elevation 404 m (1,325 ft)
Population (2002)
  Total 46
[1]

Velika Strmica (pronounced [ˈʋeːlika ˈstəɾmitsa]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Mokronog-Trebelno in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

A hill fort dating to Late Antiquity has been identified near the settlement. It was built in a strategic position above the important Roman road from Emona to Siscia.[3]

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Mokronog-Trebelno municipal website
  3. "EŠD 9752". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 4 May 2011.
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