Vir pri Stični (pronounced [ˈʋiːɾ pɾi ˈstiːtʃni]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica in central Slovenia. It lies southeast of Stična in the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Vir pri Stični
Vir pri Stični Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°56′50.63″N 14°49′5.24″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Ivančna Gorica
Area
• Total	1.14 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Elevation	330.2 m (1,083.3 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	383
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Vir to Vir pri Stični in 1953.[3]

Cultural heritage

A Late Bronze Age to Early Iron Age hill fort with its associated burial ground of over 130 burial mounds has been identified near the settlement.[4]

References

External links

• Vir pri Stični on Geopedia

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