Smolnik, Ruše

Smolnik
Smolnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°32′1.82″N 15°29′15.78″E / 46.5338389°N 15.4877167°E / 46.5338389; 15.4877167
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityRuše
Area
 • Total
32.31 km2 (12.47 sq mi)
Elevation
274.5 m (900.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total
345
[1]

Smolnik (pronounced [ˈsmoːu̯nik]) is a dispersed settlement in the Municipality of Ruše in northeastern Slovenia. It extends from the right bank of the Drava River just west of Ruše into the Pohorje Hills. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Church

The local church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and belongs to the Parish of Ruše. It was built in the Baroque style between 1859 and 1861.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Ruše municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3335
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