Bezgovica (pronounced [bəzɡɔˈʋiːtsa]; German: Wesgowitz[2]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Osilnica in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[3]

Bezgovica
Bezgovica Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°32′59.98″N 14°42′28.7″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Osilnica
Area
• Total	3.46 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Elevation	565.4 m (1,855.0 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	12
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Name

Bezgovica was attested in written records as Bosgawitz in 1498.[4]

Cultural heritage

There is a small chapel-shrine at the crossroads south of the settlement dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It dates to the early 20th century.[5]

References

External links

• Bezgovica on Geopedia

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