Bilje (pronounced [ˈbiːljɛ]; Italian: Biglia) is a settlement east of Miren in the Municipality of Miren-Kostanjevica in the Littoral region of Slovenia.[3] The hill known as Miren Castle (Slovene: Mirenski grad) rises above the settlement to the south.
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Coordinates: 45°53′47.55″N 13°38′49.22″E | |
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Traditional region | Littoral |
Statistical region | Gorizia |
Municipality | Miren-Kostanjevica |
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• Total | 2.18 km2 (0.84 sq mi) |
Elevation | 51.7 m (169.6 ft) |
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• Total | 1,271 |
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The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Anthony the Hermit and belongs to the Diocese of Capodistria.[4]
Bilje is the birthplace of sculptor Negovan Nemec and philosopher Dean Komel.
Municipality of Miren-Kostanjevica | ||
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Settlements | Administrative seat: Miren
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