Olimje
Olimje (pronounced [ɔˈliːmjɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Podčetrtek in eastern Slovenia. The area around Podčetrtek is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.
History
Olimje was created as a settlement in 1995 through the merger of the former settlements of Slake and Sopote.
Castle
Olimje Castle is a 16th-century castle located in the settlement. In the 17th century, when it was converted to a monastery, the monastic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary was built. It is now also the local parish church. A second church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is a Late Gothic single nave building dating to the 15th century.
Gallery
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Olimje, Slovenia -
Olimje Castle, herb garden
References
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Podčetrtek municipal site
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Olimje.
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers 496 & 3211
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3213
External links
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