Šmarješke Toplice (pronounced [ʃmaˈɾjeːʃkɛ tɔˈpliːtsɛ]) is a settlement in the traditional region of Lower Carniola in southeastern Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Šmarješke Toplice. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2] The settlement is best known for its spa.

Šmarješke Toplice Toplice (until 1953)
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Šmarješke Toplice Location of the settlement of Šmarješke Toplice in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°51′44″N 15°13′17″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Šmarješke Toplice
Elevation	279 m (915 ft)
Population  (2002)[1]
• Total	492
Time zone	UTC+01 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+02 (CEST)

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Toplice to Šmarješke Toplice in 1953.[3]

Church

The local church in Šmarješke Toplice is dedicated to Saint Stephen and belongs to the nearby Parish of Šmarjeta. It is a medieval building that was restyled in the Baroque style in the 18th century.[4]

References

External links

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• Šmarješke Toplice municipal site
• Šmarješke Toplice at Geopedia

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