Primskovo (pronounced [ˈpɾiːmskɔʋɔ]; German: Primskau[2] or Primskou[3]) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Kranj in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is now part of the city of Kranj.[4] Primskovo lies above the left bank of the Kokra River, connected to the center of Kranj by a bridge 28 m above the gorge of the river, offering an impressive view. The houses in Primskovo mingle with those of neighboring Klanec, also a former independent settlement.[1]

Primskovo
Primskovo Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°14′49.07″N 14°22′14.07″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Upper Carniola
Municipality	Kranj
Elevation [1]	395 m (1,296 ft)

Name

The name Primskovo is probably derives from an adjective form of the Slavic common noun *prijьmьskъ 'son-in-law that settles on the bride's farm', shortened from a longer name such as Prijьmьskovo selo/polje (literally, 'son-in-law's village/field'). It may also be derived from the (unconfirmed) nickname *Primъ, meaning 'Primъ's (village/field)'.[5] In the past the German name was Primskau[2] or Primskou.[3]

History

The remains of a stronghold built for protection against Ottoman attacks are visible in Primskovo.[4] A primary school with four grades was established in the village in 1890.[1] Primskovo was annexed by the city of Kranj in 1957, ending its existence as a separate settlement.[6][7]

Church

The parish church in Primskovo is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1631 in a visitation inventory. The current structure was built in 1729 as a chapel of ease of the Parish of Preddvor. The church was the seat of a chapelry from 1793 to 1814.[1] It was elevated to the Parish of Kranj-Primskovo on 7 June 1965.[8]

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Primskovo include:

• Anton Lizokar (1857–1933), businessman and politician[4]
• Janko Rogelj (1895–1965), writer and journalist[4]

References

External links

• Primskovo on Geopedia