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Lindek

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Country
  
Slovenia

Statistical region
  
Savinja

Area
  
4.31 km²

Municipality
  
Municipality of Vojnik

Traditional region
  
Styria

Elevation
  
683 m

Population
  
86 (2002)

Lindek

Lindek ([ˈliːndɛk]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Vojnik in eastern Slovenia. It lies in the hills north of Frankolovo off the main road from Vojnik towards Slovenske Konjice. The area was traditionally part of the Styria region. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Savinja Statistical Region.

Map of 3213 Lindek, Slovenia

The ruins of Lindek Castle can still be seen just south of the settlement. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1264, and was extended and rebuilt in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. It was abandoned in the 18th century.

References

Lindek Wikipedia