Veliki Osolnik (pronounced [ˈʋeːliki ɔˈsoːu̯nik]; German: Großosolnik[2]) is a village west of Rašica in the Municipality of Velike Lašče in central Slovenia. The entire municipality is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]

Veliki Osolnik
Veliki Osolnik is located in Slovenia
Veliki Osolnik
Veliki Osolnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′8.03″N 14°35′12.41″E / 45.8522306°N 14.5867806°E / 45.8522306; 14.5867806
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityVelike Lašče
Area
 • Total
1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi)
Elevation
678.2 m (2,225.1 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
78
[1]

Church

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Saint Lawrence's Church

The local church, built on a hill east of the village, is dedicated to Saint Lawrence and belongs to the Parish of Rob. Originally a medieval church, it was thoroughly rebuilt in the 18th century.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 46.
  3. ^ Velike Lašče municipal site
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2233
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