Planica,_Kranj

Planica, Kranj

Planica, Kranj

Place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Planica (pronounced [plaˈniːtsa]) is a small settlement in the hills west of Kranj in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

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Church

Archangel Gabriel Church

The church on a small hill above the settlement is dedicated to Archangel Gabriel and belongs to the Parish of Stara Loka.[3] It offers good views of the surrounding Škofja Loka Hills and part of the Kamnik Alps.[4] The church dates from the late 15th century and was destroyed by the Partisans in 1945. It was reconstructed in 1994 and reconsecrated in 1995.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. [2]
    Kranj municipal site
  3. [3]
    Družina RC Church in Slovenia journal site
  4. [4]
    Planica at Hribi.net
  5. [5]
    Information plaque on Archangel Gabriel Church in Planica.


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