Orehek, Postojna
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Orehek | |
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Coordinates: 45°44′56.67″N 14°9′13.99″E / 45.7490750°N 14.1538861°E | |
Country | ![]() |
Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Postojna |
Area | |
• Total | 9.09 km2 (3.51 sq mi) |
Elevation | 564.1 m (1,850.7 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 189 |
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Orehek (pronounced [ɔˈɾeːxək]; German: Nußdorf,[2] Italian: Orecca) is a village southwest of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Florian and belongs to the Koper Diocese. A second church is built just outside the settlement next to the cemetery and is dedicated to Saint Lawrence.[4]
Nussdorf Castle
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Nussdorf Castle (Slovene: Grad Orehek) is 13th-century castle on a small hill above the village. The collection of buildings showcases architectural styles dating from the 16th to the early 20th century. Still visible are remnants of defensive walls and perimeter towers. The central keep was significantly altered in the 20th century. Among its former owners are a number of prominent Carniolan noble families, including the Counts of Thurn and the princely family Porcia.[5]
References
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1906. p. 136.
- ^ Postojna municipal site
- ^ Koper Diocese list of churches Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ http://www.gradovi.jesenice.net/orehek.html
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