Smolnik, Ruše

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°32′1.82″N 15°29′15.78″E / 46.5338389°N 15.4877167°E / 46.5338389; 15.4877167Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionDravaMunicipalityRušeArea
 • Total32.31 km2 (12.47 sq mi)Elevation
274.5 m (900.6 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total345[1]

Smolnik (pronounced [ˈsmoːu̯nik]) is a dispersed settlement in the Municipality of Ruše in northeastern Slovenia. It extends from the right bank of the Drava River just west of Ruše into the Pohorje Hills. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Church

St. Mary's Church in Smolnik

The local church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and belongs to the Parish of Ruše. It was built in the Baroque style between 1859 and 1861.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Ruše municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3335

External links

  • Smolnik on Geopedia
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Settlements
Administrative seat: Ruše
Current
Former
  • Bistrica pri Limbušu
  • Bistrica pri Rušah
Location of Ruše Municipality
Landmarks
  • Fala Castle
  • Ruše Parish Church
  • Smolnik church
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