Country Slovenia Statistical region Central Slovenia Elevation 310 m Local time Wednesday 12:12 AM | Traditional region Inner Carniola Municipality Ig Area 6.4 km² Population 143 (2002) | |
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Weather 7°C, Wind E at 2 km/h, 68% Humidity | ||
Strahomer ([stɾaxɔˈmɛːɾ]) is a village in the Municipality of Ig in central Slovenia. The municipality is part of the traditional region of Inner Carniola and is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.
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Map of 1292 Strahomer, Slovenia
Name
The name Strahomer is derived from the Slavic personal name *Straxoměrъ, probably referring to an early inhabitant of the place.
History
Strahomer was already inhabited in prehistoric times by pile dwellers. Many Roman artifacts have also been found in the area.
Church
The local church is dedicated to Saint James (Slovene: sveti Jakob) and belongs to the Parish of Tomišelj. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1495 but was extensively rebuilt in the 17th century. Some original frescos from the late 15th century survive on the interior walls.