Pečovnik

Pečovnik (pronounced [pɛtʃɔu̯ˈniːk]) is a settlement on the left bank of the Savinja River in the City Municipality of Celje in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Savinja Statistical Region.[2]

Pečovnik
Pečovnik
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°11′57.3″N 15°15′54.39″E
CountrySlovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionSavinja
MunicipalityCelje
Area
 • Total5.52 km2 (2.13 sq mi)
Elevation
384.9 m (1,262.8 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total259
[1]

The writer Alma Karlin lived the last years of her life and died in the village. Her house is now a small museum.[3]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Celje municipal site
  3. Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 14626


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