Svino (pronounced [ˈsʋiːnɔ]) is a small village near Kobarid in the Littoral region of Slovenia. The church in the village is dedicated to Saint Andrew. It is a small Gothic building with a star vaulted sanctuary.[2]

Svino
Svino Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°14′23.64″N 13°33′58.48″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Slovenian Littoral
Statistical region	Gorizia
Municipality	Kobarid
Area
• Total	4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Elevation	284.8 m (934.4 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	85
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Name

Svino was first attested in written sources in 1321 as Sfigna (and as Sfina in 1351). The name is derived from *Svinьno (selo/poľe)—literally, 'pig (village/field)'—indicating that the villagers originally raised pigs.[3] See also Sinja Gorica, Vinje pri Moravčah, and Zavino for similar names.

Geography

Svino stands on a terrace above the Idrija River. Svino Falls (Slovene: slap Svino) is located about 325 meters (1,066 ft) northeast of the village center on a small tributary of the Idrija River.

References

External links

• Media related to Svino at Wikimedia Commons
• Svino on Geopedia
• Svino home page

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