Olimje

Olimje (pronounced [ɔˈliːmjɛ]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Podčetrtek in eastern Slovenia. The area around Podčetrtek was traditionally part of the region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Olimje
Olimje Castle
Olimje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°9′13.6″N 15°34′8.89″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityPodčetrtek
Area
 • Total9.5 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation
413.5 m (1,356.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total250
[1]

History

Olimje was created as a settlement in 1995 through the merger of the former settlements of Slake and Sopote.[3]

Castle

Olimje Castle is a 16th-century castle located in the settlement. In the 17th century, when it was converted to a monastery, the monastic church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary was built. It is now also the local parish church.[4] A second church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Andrew and is a Late Gothic single nave building dating to the 15th century.[5]

  • Olimje, Slovenia
  • Olimje Castle, herb garden

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Podčetrtek municipal site
  3. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia: Olimje.
  4. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference numbers 496 & 3211
  5. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3213


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