Gorica, Drtija

Place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gorica (pronounced [ɡɔˈɾiːtsa]) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Moravče in central Slovenia. It is now part of the village of Drtija.[1][2] The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]

Country Slovenia
Elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
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Gorica
Gorica is located in Slovenia
Gorica
Gorica
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°7′33″N 14°45′30″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityMoravče
Elevation
390 m (1,280 ft)
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Geography

Gorica lies in the western part of the village of Drtija, below the Grmače Pass, which connects the Sava Valley with the Moravče Valley.

History

Gorica is among the comparatively older settlements in the area.[4] In 1880, Gorica had a population of 25 living in four houses.[5] Gorica was annexed by Drtija in 1952, ending its existence as an independent settlement.[6][7]

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