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Place in Lower Carniola, Slovenia
Podgrad
Podgrad is located in SloveniaPodgradPodgradLocation in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°44′3.11″N 15°12′2.03″E / 45.7341972°N 15.2005639°E / 45.7341972; 15.2005639
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityNovo Mesto
Area
 • Total1.66 km (0.64 sq mi)
Elevation446.5 m (1,464.9 ft)
Population
 • Total121

Podgrad (pronounced [pɔdˈɡɾáːt, ˈpɔ̀ːdɡɾat]) is a settlement south of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

The local parish church, built on a slight elevation on the edge of the village, is dedicated to the Our Lady of Good Counsel and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novo Mesto. It was built in the early 17th century and extensively rebuilt in the 19th century.

References

  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Novo Mesto municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 2116

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Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto
SettlementsAdministrative seat: Novo Mesto
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The location of the Municipality of Novo Mesto
Breg, the old part of Novo Mesto along the Krka River
Breg, the old part of Novo Mesto along the Krka River
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