Hrastenice (pronounced [xɾastɛˈniːtsɛ]) is a small settlement northwest of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2] It lies on the road from Ljubljana to Polhov Gradec above the Gradaščica River.[3]

Hrastenice
Hrastenice Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°4′22.43″N 14°22′35.83″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
• Total	1.05 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
Elevation	325.8 m (1,068.9 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	37
• Density	35/km2 (91/sq mi)
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Name

The name Hrastenice is derived from the word hrast 'oak'. Like similar names (e.g., Hrastje, Hrastovica, Hrastnik), it originally referred to the local vegetation.[4] In the past it was known as Krestenitze in German.[5]

History

Just east of Hrastenice above the Gradaščica River there was an engagement between Partisan and Italian forces in 1942.[3] A plaque at the place reads: "At this site on 7 May 1942 a battalion of the village defense forces of this zone attacked an Italian column and destroyed a large number of the occupying force's soldiers and officers, including the regimental commander." The Italian losses numbered 36 dead and missing, including a lieutenant colonel, and 82 wounded soldiers and officers.[6]

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Hrastenice include:

• Matija Ambrožič (1889–1966), technical writer and physician[3][7]

References

External links

• Media related to Hrastenice at Wikimedia Commons
• Hrastenice on Geopedia

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