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Vrhovo pri Žužemberku (pronounced [ʋəɾˈxɔːʋɔ pɾi ˈʒuːʒɛmbɛɾku]) is a small settlement above the left bank of the Krka River in the Municipality of Žužemberk in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Vrhovo pri Žužemberku
Vrhovo pri Žužemberku Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′6.02″N 14°54′5.35″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Žužemberk
Area
• Total	1.05 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
Elevation	272.1 m (892.7 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	27
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Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Vrhovo to Vrhovo pri Žužemberku in 1953.[3]

Church

The local church is dedicated to the Holy Cross and belongs to the Parish of Žužemberk. It is a medieval building first mentioned in written documents dating to 1526. It was completely restyled in the Baroque in the 17th century.[4]

References

External links

• Media related to Vrhovo pri Žužemberku at Wikimedia Commons
• Vrhovo pri Žužemberku at Geopedia

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