Gorišnica

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°24′44″N 16°00′47″E / 46.41222°N 16.01306°E / 46.41222; 16.01306Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionDravaMunicipalityGorišnicaArea
 • Total0.92 km2 (0.36 sq mi)Elevation
210 m (690 ft)Population
 (2020)
 • Total856 • Density930/km2 (2,400/sq mi)[1]

Gorišnica (pronounced [ɡɔˈɾiːʃnitsa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Gorišnica in Slovenia. The area traditionally belonged to the region of Styria. It is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

The parish church in the village is dedicated to Saint Margaret and belongs to the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Maribor. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1391, but the current building dates to the early 19th century.[3]

Gallery

  • Gorišnica cemetery
    Gorišnica cemetery

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Gorišnica municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number 3159

External links

  • Gorišnica municipal site
  • Gorišnica on Geopedia
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Settlements
Administrative seat: Gorišnica
The location of the Municipality of Gorišnica
Landmarks
  • Muretinci Castle
  • Ptuj Airport


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