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Revision as of 04:06, 23 February 2010
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| Country |  Slovenia |
| Region | Goriška, Slovenian Littoral |
| Municipality | Nova Gorica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.76 km2 (5.70 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 86.7 m (284.4 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 1,000 |
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Branik (Italian: Rifembergo, German: Reifenberg) is a village in western Slovenia in the municipality of Nova Gorica.[2]
Branik is situated in the Branik Valley, which is part of the Vipava Valley, just beneath the Kras plateau. The location provides a favourable climate for the growth of mediterranian ortages, such as figs and peaches. The area is also famous for its wines, especially Vitovska garganja, Barbera, Merlot and Chardonnay.
The current name of the village was adopted only in 1949. Before that, its name was Rihemberk, which was an adaptation of the older version, Rifenberg, still used in the official documents of the 19th century. Rihemberk is still the name used for the Branik Castle located above the village.
The Parish Church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Ulrich and belongs to the Diocese of Koper. A second church in the Pedrovo area of the settlement is dedicated to The Holy Spirit.[3]
Famous natives and residents
- Nevin Birsa
- Rajko Bratož, historian
- Ljudevit Furlani, translator and publicist
- Simon Gregorčič, poet
- Tjaša Iris, painter [1]
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| Settlements: | Administrative seat: Nova Gorica
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