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Podvin pri Polzeli

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Country
  
Slovenia

Statistical region
  
Savinja

Elevation
  
400 m

Population
  
235 (2002)

Traditional region
  
Styria

Municipality
  
Polzela

Area
  
2.8 km²

Podvin pri Polzeli

Podvin pri Polzeli ([pɔˈdʋiːn pɾi ˈpoːu̯zɛli]) is a settlement on the left bank of the Savinja River in the Municipality of Polzela in Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now included in the Savinja Statistical Region.

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Map of 3313 Podvin pri Polzeli, Slovenia

Name

The name of the settlement was changed from Podvin to Podvin Vranski in 1952. It was changed again from Podvin Vranski to Podvin pri Polzeli in 1963.

Church

The local church, built on Vimperk Hill south of the settlement, is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and belongs to the Parish of Polzela. It is a Gothic church that was greatly rebuilt in the 18th century.

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Podvin pri Polzeli include:

  • Neža Maurer (1930–), poet and journalist
  • References

    Podvin pri Polzeli Wikipedia