Country Slovenia Statistical region Southeast Slovenia Elevation 278 m Local time Friday 7:50 AM | Traditional region White Carniola Municipality Metlika Area 4.27 km² Population 159 (2002) | |
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Gornja Lokvica ([ˈɡoːɾnja ˈloːkʋitsa]; German: Oberlokwitz) is a settlement northwest of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.
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Map of 8330 Gornja Lokvica, Slovenia
Mass grave
Gornja Lokvica is the site of a mass grave associated with the Second World War. The Jastrebenca Cave Mass Grave (Slovene: Grobišče jama Jastrebenca) is located west of the village and contains the remains of undetermined victims.
Church
The local church is dedicated to John the Baptist and belongs to the Parish of Metlika. It was badly damaged during the Second World War and only the belfry and the sanctuary of the original building survive and are incorporated into the modern building.