Kačiče-Pared

Kačiče–Pared (pronounced [kaˈtʃiːtʃɛ paˈɾeːt]; Slovene: Kačiče-Pared) is a settlement in the Municipality of Divača in the Littoral region of Slovenia.[2]

Kačiče–Pared

Kačiče-Pared
Kačiče–Pared
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°38′36.38″N 13°58′4.51″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLittoral
Statistical regionCoastal-Karst
MunicipalityDivača
Area
 • Total5.33 km2 (2.06 sq mi)
Elevation
490 m (1,610 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total107
[1]

Geography

Gallows Cave (Slovene: Pod gavgah) lies northwest of the settlement. In the mid-20th century older residents recalled finding beams set up in the rock near the cave reputed to be gallows dating back to French rule under the Illyrian Provinces. Gallows were also erected at the site by Count Petazzi.[3]

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Kačiče to Kačiče–Pared in 1952.[4]

Church

The local church is dedicated to the Nativity of Mary and belongs to the Parish of Rodik.[5]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Divača municipal site Archived 2009-03-02 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Savnik, Roman (1968). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 1. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 329.
  4. Spremembe naselij 1948–95. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.
  5. Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008 Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine


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