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'''Preddvor''' ({{IPA-sl|pɾɛˈdʋɔɾ|pron}}; {{lang-de|Höflein}}<ref name="Leksikon">''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 54.</ref>) is a town in [[Slovenia]]. It is the seat of the [[Municipality of Preddvor]].<ref>[http://www.preddvor.si/ Preddvor municipal site] {{sl icon}}</ref>
'''Preddvor''' ({{IPA|sl|pɾɛˈdʋɔɾ|pron}}; {{langx|de|Höflein}}<ref name="Leksikon">''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 54.</ref>) is a settlement in [[Slovenia]]. It is the seat of the [[Municipality of Preddvor]].<ref>[http://www.preddvor.si/ Preddvor municipal site] {{in lang|sl}}</ref>


==Name==
==Name==
The settlement was first attested in written sources in 1147 as ''Niwenhouen'' (literally, 'new manor') and as ''Neunhouen'' in 1238 and ''Vorm hoff'' (literally, 'in front of the manor') in 1488. The Slovene name ''Preddvor'' is a fused prepositional phrase that has lost its case inflection, from ''pred'' 'in front of' + ''dvor'' 'manor'.<ref>Snoj, Marko. 2009. ''Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen''. Ljubljana: Modrijan and Založba ZRC, pp. 327–328.</ref> In the past the German name was ''Höflein''.<ref name="Leksikon"/>
The settlement was first attested in written sources in 1147 as ''Niwenhouen'' (literally, 'new manor') and as ''Neunhouen'' in 1238 and ''Vorm hoff'' (literally, 'in front of the manor') in 1488. The Slovene name ''Preddvor'' is a fused prepositional phrase that has lost its case inflection, from ''pred'' 'in front of' + ''dvor'' 'manor'.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Snoj |first1=Marko |title=Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen |date=2009 |publisher=Modrijan |location=Ljubljana |pages=327–328}}</ref> In the past the German name was ''Höflein''.<ref name="Leksikon"/>


==Mass grave==
==Mass grave==
[[File:Danica Mansion Mass Grave.jpg|thumb|left|Danica Mansion Mass Grave]]
Preddvor is the site of a [[Mass graves in Slovenia|mass grave]] associated with the Second World War. The Danica Mansion Mass Grave ({{lang-sl|Grobišče pri vili Danica}}) is located between the Danica Mansion and Lake Črnava, near the third light post from the lake. Human remains were unearthed here during excavation work in 1970. The remainder of the work avoided the area.<ref>[http://www.geopedia.si/?params=T105_L7387_F200#T105_F7387:505_x456119.259939783_y128846.462216669_s15_b4 Danica Mansion Mass Grave on Geopedia] {{sl icon}}</ref>
Preddvor is the site of a [[Mass graves in Slovenia|mass grave]] associated with the Second World War. The Danica Mansion Mass Grave ({{langx|sl|Grobišče pri vili Danica}}) is located between the Danica Mansion and Lake Črnava, near the third light post from the lake. Human remains were unearthed here during excavation work in 1970. The remainder of the work avoided the area.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ferenc |first1=Mitja |title=Grobišče pri vili Danica |url=https://www.geopedia.world/#T12_L362_F2534:505_x1605846.0433834752_y5828923.918904205_s15_b2345 |website=Geopedia |publisher=Služba za vojna grobišča, Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve |accessdate=November 22, 2023 |location=Ljubljana |language=sl |date=December 2009}}</ref>

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==Preddvor Castle==
==Preddvor Castle==
Preddvor Castle ({{lang-sl|Grad Preddvor}}), also known as the Wurzbach Manor ({{lang|sl|Wurzbachova graščina}}), stands in the middle of the town. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1147,<ref name="Kulturna">[http://www.preddvor-tourism.si/?page_id=1342 Preddvor. Kulturna dediščina.] {{sl icon}}</ref> when it was granted to [[Viktring Abbey]] by Berthold II.<ref name="Savnik">Savnik, Roman, ed. 1968. ''Krajevni leksikon Slovenije'', vol. 1. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije, p. 167.</ref> It was taken over by the [[Stična]] Abbey in 1608, which used it as a recuperation facility for ill and elderly monks. It was then purchased by the Wurzbach family; the physician Arthur Wurzbach sold the castle's land and farm buildings, and converted the building for tourism in 1920. It was sold again in 1936 and converted into a sanatorium with the name Hotel Grintavec. During the Second World War, the castle was used by the German military and police. In 1945 it served as a collection center for children from Bosnia, and in 1947 as a [[Reform school|juvenile correction facility]]. After this it fell into disrepair.<ref name="Kulturna"/>
Preddvor Castle ({{langx|sl|Grad Preddvor}}), also known as the Wurzbach Manor ({{lang|sl|Wurzbachova graščina}}), stands in the middle of the town. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1147,<ref name="Kulturna">[http://www.preddvor-tourism.si/?page_id=1342 Preddvor. Kulturna dediščina.] {{in lang|sl}}</ref> when it was granted to [[Viktring Abbey]] by Berthold II.<ref name="Savnik">{{cite book |last1=Savnik |first1=Roman |title=Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 1 |date=1968 |publisher=Državna založba Slovenije |location=Ljubljana |page=167}}</ref> It was taken over by [[Stična]] Abbey in 1608, which used it as a recuperation facility for ill and elderly monks. It was then purchased by the Wurzbach family; the physician Arthur Wurzbach sold the castle's land and farm buildings, and converted the building for tourism in 1920. It was sold again in 1936 and converted into a sanatorium with the name Hotel Grintavec. During the Second World War, the castle was used by the German military and police. In 1945 it served as a collection center for children from Bosnia, and in 1947 as a [[Reform school|juvenile correction facility]]. After this it fell into disrepair.<ref name="Kulturna"/>


==Church==
==Church==
[[File:Preddvor Slovenia - church.jpg|200px|thumb|Saint Peter's Church]]
The church in Preddvor is dedicated to [[Saint Peter]]. It dates from the mid-18th century and contains a painting of the [[Last Supper]] by [[Janez Wolf]] (1825–1884) and frescoes by [[Matija Bradaška]] (1852–1915). The chapel in front of the church has paintings by [[Leopold Layer]] (1752–1828).<ref name="Savnik"/>
The church in Preddvor is dedicated to [[Saint Peter]]. It dates from the mid-18th century and contains a painting of the [[Last Supper]] by [[Janez Wolf]] (1825–1884) and frescoes by [[Matija Bradaška]] (1852–1915). The chapel in front of the church has paintings by [[Leopold Layer]] (1752–1828).<ref name="Savnik"/>


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==External links==
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*[http://www.geopedia.si/#T105_F410:10103134_x455430_y128837_s15_b4 Preddvor on Geopedia]
*[https://www.geopedia.world/#T12_L362_F2473:952_x1604851.3272377173_y5828901.248291246_s15_b2345 Preddvor on Geopedia]


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Latest revision as of 21:13, 27 October 2024

Preddvor
Panorama of Preddvor
Panorama of Preddvor
Coat of arms of Preddvor
Coat of arms
Preddvor is located in Slovenia
Preddvor
Preddvor
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°18′18.62″N 14°25′13.24″E / 46.3051722°N 14.4203444°E / 46.3051722; 14.4203444
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityPreddvor
Area
 • Total
6.43 km2 (2.48 sq mi)
Elevation
494.4 m (1,622.0 ft)
Population
 (2012)
 • Total
835
[1]

Preddvor (pronounced [pɾɛˈdʋɔɾ]; German: Höflein[2]) is a settlement in Slovenia. It is the seat of the Municipality of Preddvor.[3]

Name

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The settlement was first attested in written sources in 1147 as Niwenhouen (literally, 'new manor') and as Neunhouen in 1238 and Vorm hoff (literally, 'in front of the manor') in 1488. The Slovene name Preddvor is a fused prepositional phrase that has lost its case inflection, from pred 'in front of' + dvor 'manor'.[4] In the past the German name was Höflein.[2]

Mass grave

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Danica Mansion Mass Grave

Preddvor is the site of a mass grave associated with the Second World War. The Danica Mansion Mass Grave (Slovene: Grobišče pri vili Danica) is located between the Danica Mansion and Lake Črnava, near the third light post from the lake. Human remains were unearthed here during excavation work in 1970. The remainder of the work avoided the area.[5]

Preddvor Castle

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Preddvor Castle (Slovene: Grad Preddvor), also known as the Wurzbach Manor (Wurzbachova graščina), stands in the middle of the town. It was first mentioned in written sources in 1147,[6] when it was granted to Viktring Abbey by Berthold II.[7] It was taken over by Stična Abbey in 1608, which used it as a recuperation facility for ill and elderly monks. It was then purchased by the Wurzbach family; the physician Arthur Wurzbach sold the castle's land and farm buildings, and converted the building for tourism in 1920. It was sold again in 1936 and converted into a sanatorium with the name Hotel Grintavec. During the Second World War, the castle was used by the German military and police. In 1945 it served as a collection center for children from Bosnia, and in 1947 as a juvenile correction facility. After this it fell into disrepair.[6]

Church

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Saint Peter's Church

The church in Preddvor is dedicated to Saint Peter. It dates from the mid-18th century and contains a painting of the Last Supper by Janez Wolf (1825–1884) and frescoes by Matija Bradaška (1852–1915). The chapel in front of the church has paintings by Leopold Layer (1752–1828).[7]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ a b Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 54.
  3. ^ Preddvor municipal site (in Slovene)
  4. ^ Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. pp. 327–328.
  5. ^ Ferenc, Mitja (December 2009). "Grobišče pri vili Danica". Geopedia (in Slovenian). Ljubljana: Služba za vojna grobišča, Ministrstvo za delo, družino in socialne zadeve. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  6. ^ a b Preddvor. Kulturna dediščina. (in Slovene)
  7. ^ a b Savnik, Roman (1968). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 1. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 167.
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