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Medana
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovenian Littoral
Statistical regionGorizia
MunicipalityBrda
Area
 • Total1.3 km2 (0.5 sq mi)
Elevation
184.4 m (605.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total241
[1]

Medana (pronounced [mɛˈdaːna]) is a village in the Municipality of Brda in the Slovenian Littoral region of Slovenia.[2]

The parish church in the village is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and belongs to the Diocese of Koper.[3]

Medana is the birthplace of the Slovene poet Alojz Gradnik and is known for its annual Poetry and Wine Days festival, which takes place in late August.

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Brda municipal site
  3. ^ Koper Diocese list of churches
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