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Četena Ravan

Coordinates: 46°10′2.1″N 14°11′5.77″E / 46.167250°N 14.1849361°E / 46.167250; 14.1849361
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Četena Ravan
Četena Ravan is located in Slovenia
Četena Ravan
Četena Ravan
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°10′2.1″N 14°11′5.77″E / 46.167250°N 14.1849361°E / 46.167250; 14.1849361
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityGorenja Vas–Poljane
Area
 • Total0.59 km2 (0.23 sq mi)
Elevation
895 m (2,936 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total50
 • Density85/km2 (220/sq mi)
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Četena Ravan (pronounced [tʃɛˈteːna ɾaˈʋaːn]) is a small settlement in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Name

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Četena Ravan was attested in historical sources as Seteneraun in 1291, Tanawren and Zeta Nawren in 1453, and Czetenorawen in 1500, among other spellings.[3] The name is derived from the verb črtati 'to clear (land)', and thus means 'cleared plateau'.[4] The common noun ravan 'flatland, plateau' is relatively common in Slovene toponyms.[5]

Church

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Saint Brice's Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Brice (Slovene: sveti Brikcij). It is a late Gothic structure with a five-sided apse and a square nave. Although it was extended in the late 18th century, early 16th-century frescos, some painted by Jernej of Loka, survive in the sanctuary. The main altar dates to the late 17th century with 16th-century statues.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Gorenja Vas–Poljane municipal site
  3. ^ "Četena Ravan". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  4. ^ Bezlaj, France (1977). Etimološki slovar slovenskega jezika. Vol. 1: A-J. Ljubljana: Mladinska knjiga. pp. 89–90.
  5. ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 348.
  6. ^ Cultural Heritage in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane (in Slovene)
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