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Place in Styria, Slovenia
Olimje
Olimje CastleOlimje Castle
Olimje is located in SloveniaOlimjeOlimjeLocation in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°9′13.6″N 15°34′8.89″E / 46.153778°N 15.5691361°E / 46.153778; 15.5691361
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityPodčetrtek
Area
 • Total9.5 km (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation413.5 m (1,356.6 ft)
Population
 • Total250

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.

History

Olimje was created as a settlement in 1995 through the merger of the former settlements of Slake and Sopote.

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. A second church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is a Late Gothic single nave building dating to the 15th century.

Gallery

  • Olimje, Slovenia Olimje, Slovenia
  • Olimje Castle, herb garden Olimje Castle, herb garden

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Podčetrtek municipal site
  3. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Olimje.
  4. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers 496 & 3211
  5. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3213

External links

Municipality of Podčetrtek
SettlementsAdministrative seat: Podčetrtek
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The location of the Municipality of Podčetrtek
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