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Praproče, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec

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

Praproče (pronounced [ˈpɾaːpɾɔtʃɛ]) is a small village west of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2] It includes part of the hamlet of Zalog northwest of the main settlement, in the valley of Big Božna Creek.

Country Slovenia
Elevation
540.3 m (1,773 ft)
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Praproče
Praproče is located in Slovenia
Praproče
Praproče
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°3′41.45″N 14°17′27.8″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityDobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
  Total
1.71 km2 (0.66 sq mi)
Elevation
540.3 m (1,773 ft)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
100
  Density58/km2 (150/sq mi)
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Name

The name Praproče is derived from the Slovene word praprot 'fern' and, like similar names (e.g., Parpreče, Praprotno Brdo, and Paprače = German: Farrendorf), it originally referred to the local vegetation.[3] In the past it was known as Prapretsche in German.[4]

Church

St. George's Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint George and was first mentioned in documents dating to 1526. The current building was built in 1635 and has an interesting flat wooden painted ceiling.[5]

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