Preserje, Nova Gorica

Preserje
Preserje

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°52′11.17″N 13°47′14.21″E / 45.8697694°N 13.7872806°E / 45.8697694; 13.7872806Coordinates: 45°52′11.17″N 13°47′14.21″E / 45.8697694°N 13.7872806°E / 45.8697694; 13.7872806
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Slovenian Littoral
Statistical region Gorizia
Municipality Nova Gorica
Area
 • Total 3.4 km2 (1.3 sq mi)
Elevation 154.3 m (506.2 ft)
Population (2002)
 • Total 457
[1]

Preserje (pronounced [ˈpreːsɛɾjɛ]; also known as Preserje nad Rihemberkom, Italian: Pressérie di Rifembergo) is a village in western Slovenia in the Municipality of Nova Gorica. It has a population of 457. It is located in the low hills above the settlement of Branik (formerly known as Rihemberk) in the Vipava Valley.[2]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Catherine and belongs to the Parish of Branik.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ↑ Nova Gorica municipal site
  3. ↑ Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008


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