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Gornja Lokvica (pronounced [ˈɡoːɾnja ˈloːkʋitsa]; German: Oberlokwitz) is a settlement northwest of Metlika in the White Carniola area of southeastern Slovenia. The entire area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.




Mass grave


Gornja Lokvica is the site of a mass grave associated with the Second World War. The Jastrebenca Cave Mass Grave (Slovene: Grobišče jama Jastrebenca) is located west of the village and contains the remains of undetermined victims.




Church


The local church is dedicated to John the Baptist and belongs to the Parish of Metlika. It was badly damaged during the Second World War and only the belfry and the sanctuary of the original building survive and are incorporated into the modern building.




References






External links


Gornja Lokvica on Geopedia

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Gornja Lokvica
• List of cities, towns, and villages in Slovenia: G
• Municipality of Metlika
• Zoran Hočevar
• Črtomir Nagode
• Franc Hočevar
• List of former populated places in Croatia
• Mass graves in Slovenia
• Anton Mavretič
• List of cities, towns, and villages in Slovenia: L