Zelše | |
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Coordinates: 45°47′37.92″N 14°19′39.48″E / 45.7938667°N 14.3276333°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Cerknica |
Area | |
• Total | 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 558.9 m (1,833.7 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 97 |
• Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
[1] |
Zelše (pronounced [ˈzeːu̯ʃɛ]; in older sources also Želše, [2] German: Selsach [2]) is a village along the road linking Cerknica and Postojna, at the northwestern part of the karst Cerknica Polje in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia. [3] Zelše Caves (Zelške jame)—the source of Rak Creek, a sinking stream—lies west of the village. Big Karlovica Cave ( Slovene: Velika Karlovica), receiving the waters of Stržen Creek, lies southwest of the village. Industrial facilities are located east of the village. [3]
The local church, built on a small hill south of the village, is dedicated to Saint Wolfgang ( Slovene: sveti Volbenk) and belongs to the Parish of Cerknica. [4] This Renaissance church was built around 1680 with a triple rounded apse, unique in the region. The Baroque-style belfry was added in 1732. The church has excellent acoustics and is sometimes used as a venue for various concerts. [5]
Zelše | |
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Coordinates: 45°47′37.92″N 14°19′39.48″E / 45.7938667°N 14.3276333°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Cerknica |
Area | |
• Total | 4.19 km2 (1.62 sq mi) |
Elevation | 558.9 m (1,833.7 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 97 |
• Density | 23/km2 (60/sq mi) |
[1] |
Zelše (pronounced [ˈzeːu̯ʃɛ]; in older sources also Želše, [2] German: Selsach [2]) is a village along the road linking Cerknica and Postojna, at the northwestern part of the karst Cerknica Polje in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia. [3] Zelše Caves (Zelške jame)—the source of Rak Creek, a sinking stream—lies west of the village. Big Karlovica Cave ( Slovene: Velika Karlovica), receiving the waters of Stržen Creek, lies southwest of the village. Industrial facilities are located east of the village. [3]
The local church, built on a small hill south of the village, is dedicated to Saint Wolfgang ( Slovene: sveti Volbenk) and belongs to the Parish of Cerknica. [4] This Renaissance church was built around 1680 with a triple rounded apse, unique in the region. The Baroque-style belfry was added in 1732. The church has excellent acoustics and is sometimes used as a venue for various concerts. [5]