Križate (pronounced [kɾiˈʒaːtɛ]) is a settlement east of Peče in the Municipality of Moravče in central Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Križate
Križate is located in Slovenia
Križate
Križate
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°8′39.76″N 14°49′53.26″E / 46.1443778°N 14.8314611°E / 46.1443778; 14.8314611
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityMoravče
Area
 • Total
1.21 km2 (0.47 sq mi)
Elevation
453 m (1,486 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
31
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Name

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Križate was attested in historical sources as Krisacz in 1420, Krisant in 1430, and Krysat in 1436.[3]

Church

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Archangel Michael Church

The local church is dedicated to Archangel Michael and belongs to the Parish of Peče. It was a Gothic building that was largely rebuilt in the 18th century with only the sanctuary and the lower level of the belfry preserved from the original church.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Moravče municipal site
  3. ^ "Križate". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived July 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 1123
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