Štrukljeva Vas (pronounced [ˈʃtɾuːkljɛʋa ˈʋaːs]; Slovene: Štrukljeva vas, German: Strukeldorf[2]) is a small village east of Begunje in the Municipality of Cerknica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]
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![]() ![]() Štrukljeva Vas Location in Slovenia | |
Coordinates: 45°49′48.58″N 14°28′16.89″E | |
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Traditional region | Inner Carniola |
Statistical region | Littoral–Inner Carniola |
Municipality | Cerknica |
Area | |
• Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 685 m (2,247 ft) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 32 |
• Density | 29/km2 (75/sq mi) |
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The name Štrukljeva Vas literally means 'Štrukelj's village' (Štrukelj is a surname in the area).[4] The possessive form of the village's name indicates that it is located in an area that was cleared and settled relatively late.[5]
The local church is a chapel of ease dedicated to Saint James and belongs to the Parish of Sveti Vid.[6] The church has a gilded altar from the second half of the 17th century with some late Baroque additions. The altar was renovated in 1928 by the wood-carver Franc Bečaj from Cerknica. The bell tower is several centuries old and appears to have been built as a separate structure. It contains a copper bell dating to 1445. Oral tradition relates that the villagers received the bell from Trsat in exchange for rights to a fair that was held below Kapelšče Hill (770 m) north of the village.[7]
Notable people that were born or lived in Štrukljeva Vas include:
Municipality of Cerknica | ||
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Settlements | Administrative seat: Cerknica
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