Zlakova

Coordinates: 46°23′11.84″N 15°24′8.67″E / 46.3866222°N 15.4024083°E / 46.3866222; 15.4024083
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Zlakova
Zlakova is located in Slovenia
Zlakova
Zlakova
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°23′11.84″N 15°24′8.67″E / 46.3866222°N 15.4024083°E / 46.3866222; 15.4024083
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityZreče
Area
 • Total1.48 km2 (0.57 sq mi)
Elevation
561.3 m (1,841.5 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total155
ClimateCfb
[1]

Zlakova (pronounced [ˈzlaːkɔʋa]; German: Slakova[2]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Zreče in northeastern Slovenia. It lies in the hills just north of the town of Zreče. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Savinja Statistical Region.[3]

Church[edit]

St. Martin's Church in Zlakova

The local church is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Parish of Zreče. It is a Late Gothic building that was extended and vaulted in 1739.[4] The oldest part of the church (the name, chancel, and bell tower) probably dates from 1686, the year carved on the door casing of the bell tower. In addition to the main altar consecrated to Saint Martin, the church has side altars consecrated to Saint Oswald and Saint Lucy. Both side altars date from 1664.[5] The church's belltower contains three bells, dedicated to Saint Martin (751 kg), Saint Oswald (318 kg), and Saint Lucy (194 kg).[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia Archived November 18, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 4: Štajersko. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna. 1904. p. 50.
  3. ^ Zreče municipal site
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage Archived July 12, 2010, at the Wayback Machine reference number ešd 3534
  5. ^ Cultural heritage plaque posted at the church.
  6. ^ Information plaque on church wall.

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