Šahovec

Place in Lower Carniola, Slovenia
45°52′42.69″N 14°59′50.23″E / 45.8785250°N 14.9972861°E / 45.8785250; 14.9972861Country SloveniaTraditional regionLower CarniolaStatistical regionSoutheast SloveniaMunicipalityTrebnjeArea
 • Total1.18 km2 (0.46 sq mi)Elevation
343.6 m (1,127.3 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total68[1]

Šahovec (pronounced [ˈʃaːxɔʋəts]) is a small village east of Dobrnič in the Municipality of Trebnje in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

The local church is dedicated to the Holy Spirit and belongs to the Parish of Dobrnič. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1526 and was extensively remodelled in the Baroque style in the early 18th century.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Trebnje municipal site
  3. ^ "EŠD 1767". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 14 February 2011.

External links

  • Šahovec on Geopedia
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Municipality of Trebnje
Settlements
Administrative seat: Trebnje
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The location of the Municipality of Trebnje
Landmarks
  • 15th Meridian Marker
  • Čatež–Zaplaz Parish Church
  • Dobrnič Parish Church
  • Kozjak Castle ruins
  • Mala Loka Mansion
  • Mala Vas Castle
  • Šumberk Castle ruins
  • Trebnje Castle
  • Trebnje Parish Church
  • Veliki Gaber Parish Church
  • Zaplaz Pilgrimage Church
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