Marinčev Grič (pronounced [maˈɾiːntʃɛu̯ ˈɡɾiːtʃ]) is a small settlement in the hills west of Vrhnika in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.[2]

Marinčev Grič
Marinčev Grič is located in Slovenia
Marinčev Grič
Marinčev Grič
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°57′38.94″N 14°13′12.78″E / 45.9608167°N 14.2202167°E / 45.9608167; 14.2202167
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionInner Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityVrhnika
Area
  Total
1.6 km2 (0.62 sq mi)
Elevation
642 m (2,106 ft)
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Name

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Sign for Marinčev Grič

The name Marinčev Grič literally means 'Marinč's hill'. The former hamlet that Marinčev Grič encompasses is called Marinčev Dol[3] (literally 'Marinč's valley'). Both names refer to the Marinč farm, which is located in the western part of the settlement.

History

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Marinčev Grič was administratively separated from Zaplana in 2002 and made an independent settlement. Further adjustments were made to the boundaries of the settlement in 2016.[4]

References

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  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. Vrhnika municipal site
  3. Savnik, Roman (1968). Krajevni leksikon Slovenije, vol. 1. Ljubljana: Državna založba Slovenije. p. 454.
  4. "Naselje Marinčev Grič". Krajevna imena. Statistični urad Republike Slovenije. Retrieved February 24, 2025.
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