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Šmartno, Brda

Coordinates: 46°0′20.36″N 13°33′22.18″E / 46.0056556°N 13.5561611°E / 46.0056556; 13.5561611
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Šmartno
Šmartno is located in Slovenia
Šmartno
Šmartno
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°0′20.36″N 13°33′22.18″E / 46.0056556°N 13.5561611°E / 46.0056556; 13.5561611
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovenian Littoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityBrda
Area
 • Total1.42 km2 (0.55 sq mi)
Elevation
259.1 m (850.1 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total198
 • Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
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Šmartno (pronounced [ˈʃmaːɾtnɔ]; Italian: San Martino del Collio or San Martino di Quisca) is a village in the Municipality of Brda in the Littoral region of Slovenia. The entire village has been declared a cultural heritage monument.[2]

The village is located in the geographical center of the Gorizia Hills, on a hill and surrounded by defensive walls. Its history dates back to Roman times, and the village was first mentioned as Sanctus Martinus in 1317.[3]

The parish church, from which the settlement also gets its name, is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Koper Diocese.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Brda municipal site
  3. ^ "Šmartno". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ^ Koper Diocese list of churches
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