Veliki Cerovec (pronounced [ˈʋeːliki tsɛˈɾɔːʋəts] or [ˈʋeːliki tsɛˈɾoːʋəts]) is a settlement in the Gorjanci Hills in the Municipality of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Veliki Cerovec
Veliki Cerovec is located in Slovenia
Veliki Cerovec
Veliki Cerovec
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°44′37.23″N 15°13′54.58″E / 45.7436750°N 15.2318278°E / 45.7436750; 15.2318278
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityNovo Mesto
Area
 • Total1.73 km2 (0.67 sq mi)
Elevation
463.8 m (1,521.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total153
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The local church is dedicated to Saints Primus and Felician and belongs to the Parish of Stopiče. It was a medieval building that was extensively restyled in the Baroque style in the 18th century.[3]

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