Zelše (pronounced [ˈzeːu̯ʃɛ]; in older sources also Želše,[2] German: Selsach[2]) is a village along the road linking Cerknica and Postojna, at the northwestern part of the karst Cerknica Polje in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3] Zelše Caves (Zelške jame)—the source of Rak Creek, a sinking stream—lies west of the village. Big Karlovica Cave (Slovene: Velika Karlovica), receiving the waters of Stržen Creek, lies southwest of the village. Industrial facilities are located east of the village.[3]
Zelše | |
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  Zelše Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°47′37.92″N 14°19′39.48″E / 45.7938667°N 14.3276333°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
| Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
| Municipality | Cerknica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 558.9 m (1,833.7 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 97 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
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Church
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The local church, built on a small hill south of the village, is dedicated to Saint Wolfgang (Slovene: sveti Volbenk) and belongs to the Parish of Cerknica.[4] This Renaissance church was built around 1680 with a triple rounded apse, unique in the region. The Baroque-style belfry was added in 1732. The church has excellent acoustics and is sometimes used as a venue for various concerts.[5]
References
edit- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 122.
- ^ a b Javornik, Marjan; Voglar, Dušan; Dermastia, Alenka, eds. (1996). "Zelše". Enciklopedija Slovenije [Encyclopedia of Slovenia] (in Slovenian). Mladinska knjiga. p. 153. ISBN 9788611153667.
- ^ Družina RC Church in Slovenia Journal website
- ^ Inner Carniola Regional Park site
External links
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Media related to Zelše at Wikimedia Commons- Zelše on Geopedia
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