Sveta Ema

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°10′49.36″N 15°36′38.16″E / 46.1803778°N 15.6106000°E / 46.1803778; 15.6106000Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionSavinjaMunicipalityPodčetrtekArea
 • Total1.38 km2 (0.53 sq mi)Elevation
316 m (1,037 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total178[1]

Sveta Ema (pronounced [ˈsʋeːta ˈeːma]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Podčetrtek in eastern Slovenia. The area around Podčetrtek is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

The settlement gets its name from the parish church, dedicated to Saint Hemma. It belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Celje. It was built in 1717.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Podčetrtek Municipality site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 2962
  • Sveta Ema on Geopedia
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Settlements
Administrative seat: Podčetrtek
Current
Former
  • Rogiče
  • Slake
  • Sopote
  • Virovce
The location of the Municipality of Podčetrtek
Landmarks
  • Olimje Castle
  • Podčetrtek Castle
  • St. Lawrence's Parish Church
  • St. Mary the Virgin Church on Pesek Hill


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