Country Slovenia Statistical region Southeast Slovenia Area 156 ha | Traditional region Lower Carniola Elevation 257 m Population 115 (2002) | |
Municipality Municipality of Mokronog - Trebelno | ||
Martinja Vas pri Mokronogu ([maɾˈtiːnja ˈʋaːs pɾi mɔˈkɾoːnɔɡu]; Slovene: Martinja vas pri Mokronogu, German: Martinsdorf) is a village immediately north of Mokronog in the Municipality of Mokronog-Trebelno in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.
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Map of 8230 Martinja Vas pri Mokronogu, Slovenia
Name
The name of the settlement was changed from Martinja vas to Martinja vas pri Mokronogu in 1953. In the 19th century the German name was Martinsdorf.
Church
The local church, built on a slight elevation east of the settlement, is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and belongs to the Parish of Mokronog. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1526 and was restyled in the Baroque in the 17th century. The main altar dates to 1877.