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Stranska Vas (pronounced [ˈstɾaːnska ˈʋaːs]; Slovenian: Stranska vas) is a clustered village northeast of Dobrova in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Stranska Vas
Stranska Vas Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°3′39.25″N 14°25′21.5″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Central Slovenia
Municipality	Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
Area
• Total	2.21 km2 (0.85 sq mi)
Elevation	310.7 m (1,019.4 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	279
• Density	130/km2 (330/sq mi)
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Geography

Stranska Vas lies on the road between Dobrova and Šentvid, Ljubljana on the left bank of Ostrožnik Creek, a tributary of the Gradaščica River. It extends south to the Gradaščica River, northeast up the slope of Utik Hill, and north across Čep Creek (Slovene: Čepski graben, a tributary of the Ostrožnik) and through the Šujica Woods (Šujski gozd) to the upper course of Ostrožnik Creek beyond Krašec Hill (393 m). The village includes the hamlet of Utik.[3]

Name

Stranska Vas was first mentioned in 1376 under the semi-German name Strandörf (Strandorff in 1414, Stranstorff in 1431). In the past it was known as Stranskawaß in German.[4] The name literally means 'village on the side' and is derived from the Slovene word stran 'side', referring to the location of the settlement on the slope of a hill.[5]

Architectural heritage

The wayside shrine southwest of the village, on the road to Dobrova, is protected as a cultural heritage monument. It dates from the 19th century (renovated in 1997) and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary.[6]

Gallery

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  The hamlet of Utik in Stranska Vas
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  Wayside shrine in Stranska Vas

References

External links

• Stranska Vas on Geopedia

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