Smolenja Vas

Smolenja Vas (pronounced [smɔˈleːnja ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Smolenja vas) is a village in the hills northeast 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.[2]

Smolenja Vas
Smolenja Vas
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°48′31.01″N 15°11′58.83″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityNovo Mesto
Area
 • Total2.01 km2 (0.78 sq mi)
Elevation
184.9 m (606.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total464
[1]

The local church, built on the northern outskirts of the village, is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and belongs to the Parish of Novo Mesto–Sveti Lenart. It was a medieval building that was extensively restyled in the Baroque style in 1644.[3]

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 2081


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