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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.[2]
History
Olimje was created as a settlement in 1995 through the merger of the former settlements of Slake and Sopote.[3]
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.[4] A second church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is a Late Gothic single nave building dating to the 15th century.[5]
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
| Settlements | Administrative seat: Podčetrtek
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