Country Slovenia Statistical region Central Slovenia Area 8.1 km² Population 173 (2002) | Traditional region Upper Carniola Elevation 557 m Local time Thursday 2:13 PM | |
Weather 20°C, Wind SE at 5 km/h, 32% Humidity Municipality Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec |
Setnik ([ˈseːtnik]) is a dispersed settlement east of Polhov Gradec in the Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Zalog, Butajnova, Veliki Vrh (Slovene: Veliki vrh), and Mali Vrh (Slovene: Mali vrh). Setnik is known as Setjək in the local dialect.
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Map of Setnik, Slovenia
History
During the Second World War the border between Italy and Germany ran north of the hamlet of Zalog along Big Božna Creek. Many of the farm buildings in Setnik were burned during the war.
Church
The local church is dedicated to Saint Martin. It was first mentioned in documents dating to 1526. A few remnants of 16th-century frescos survive on the exterior wall. The main altar is from the early 19th century and the side altar dates from 1841. The church stand in the eastern part of the settlement, on an elevation south of Praproče.
Other cultural heritage
In addition to Saint Martin's Church, several other structures in Setnik are registered as cultural heritage: