Šahovec (pronounced [ˈʃaːxɔʋəts]) is a small village east of Dobrnič in the Municipality of Trebnje in eastern Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Šahovec
Šahovec is located in Slovenia
Šahovec
Šahovec
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°52′42.69″N 14°59′50.23″E / 45.8785250°N 14.9972861°E / 45.8785250; 14.9972861
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionLower Carniola
Statistical regionSoutheast Slovenia
MunicipalityTrebnje
Area
 • Total1.18 km2 (0.46 sq mi)
Elevation
343.6 m (1,127.3 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total68
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The local church is dedicated to the Holy Spirit and belongs to the Parish of Dobrnič. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to 1526 and was extensively remodelled in the Baroque style in the early 18th century.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Trebnje municipal site
  3. ^ "EŠD 1767". Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage (in Slovenian). Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Slovenia. Retrieved 14 February 2011.
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