Belčji Vrh (pronounced [ˈbeːltʃji ˈʋəɾx]; German: Weltschberg[2]) is a village south of the town of Črnomelj in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]

Belčji Vrh
Belčji Vrh Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°29′52.71″N 15°12′34.45″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	White Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Črnomelj
Area
• Total	1.56 km2 (0.60 sq mi)
Elevation	188.4 m (618.1 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	91
• Density	58/km2 (150/sq mi)
Climate	Cfb
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Name

Belčji Vrh was attested in historical documents as Polcz in 1458, Pälcz in 1464, and Wirlsperg in 1468, among other spellings.[4]

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Helena and belongs to the Parish of Dragatuš. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1526, but was refurbished in the Baroque style in the mid-18th century. The main altar dates to the second half of the 19th century.[5]

References

External links

• Belčji Vrh on Geopedia

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