Sladka Gora

Sladka Gora
Sladka Gora

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°15′54.95″N 15°31′48.74″E / 46.2652639°N 15.5302056°E / 46.2652639; 15.5302056Coordinates: 46°15′54.95″N 15°31′48.74″E / 46.2652639°N 15.5302056°E / 46.2652639; 15.5302056
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Styria
Statistical region Savinja
Municipality Šmarje pri Jelšah
Area
 • Total 1.22 km2 (0.47 sq mi)
Elevation 298.1 m (978.0 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 85
[1]

Sladka Gora (pronounced [ˈslaːtka ˈɡɔːɾa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Šmarje pri Jelšah in eastern Slovenia. It lies in the hills to the north of Šmarje. The area was traditionally part of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

It is best known for its parish church, a pilgrimage church with a double spire dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint Margaret. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Celje. It was built between 1744 and 1754.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Šmarje pri Jelšah municipal site
  3. ↑ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 651
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