Trbovlje
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| Coordinates: 46°09′N 15°03′E / 46.150°N 15.050°ECoordinates: 46°09′N 15°03′E / 46.150°N 15.050°E | ||
| Country |  Slovenia |
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| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Vili Treven | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.6 km2 (4.9 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012)[1] | ||
| • Total | 14,977 | |
| • Density | 1,190/km2 (3,100/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+01) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+02) | |
| Vehicle registration | LJ | |
| Website | www.trbovlje.si | |
Trbovlje (
pronunciation (help·info)) is a town in central Slovenia. It is the central settlement of the Trbovlje Municipality. It is located in the valley of a minor left bank tributary of the Sava River.
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History [edit]
The town is known for its rich coal mining history. In 1849, the town was connected to the Austrian Southern Railway and this allowed for its further development.
Mass graves [edit]
Trbovlje is the site of two known mass graves associated with the Second World War. The Abandoned Cemetery Mass Grave (Slovene: Grobišče na opuščenem pokopališču), also known as the Town Park Mass Grave (Grobišče Mestni park), is located in the former cemetery in the northern part of the town, between the fence and Trboveljščica Creek. It contains the remains of about 30 German soldiers.[2] The Retje Mass Grave (Grobišče Retje) is located below the wall north of Holy Cross Church in the hamlet of Retje. It contains the remains of undetermined victims.[3]
Landmarks [edit]
The Trbovlje Power Station is located in the town. It is the site of the Trbovlje Chimney, reputedly the tallest chimney in Europe (360 m).[4]
The local museum (Slovene: Zasavski Muzej Trbovlje) has a large section dedicated to the history of mining in the area.[5]
Churches [edit]
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Martin and belongs to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Celje. It was originally a Romanesque church, of which part of the nave survives. The sanctuary is Gothic and in the 18th century a Baroque belfry and chapel were added. In the 19th century the nave was extended.[6] A second church in the western end of town is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and was built in the 18th century.[7]
Organisations [edit]
The Slovenian industrial band Laibach is from Trbovlje.[8]
Trbovlje has a student organization, Klub trboveljskih študentov (Klub B), that holds various events.
References [edit]
- ^ "Trbovlje, Trbovlje". Place Names. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 5 September 2012.
- ^ Abandoned Cemetery Mass Grave on Geopedia (Slovene)
- ^ Retje Mass Grave on Geopedia (Slovene)
- ^ Trbovlje municipal site
- ^ Trbovlje Museum site
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3455
- ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3458
- ^ Laibach official site
External links [edit]
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Trbovlje |
- Trbovlje Municipality site
- Trbovlje on a map. Geopedia.si.
- Trbovlje.org, news form Trbovlje (in Slovene)
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