Cerkev Frančiška Ksaverija

Cerkev Frančiška Ksaverija is a scenic viewpoint in Municipality of Semič, Slovenia. Cerkev Frančiška Ksaverija is situated near the peak Mount Mirna, as well as near Kovačev hrib.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Mount Mirna and St. Philip and James Church.

Mount Mirna

Peak

Photo: Uroš Novina, CC BY 2.0.

Mount Mirna, literally ‘peaceful mountain’, is a mountain in the eastern part of Kočevje Rog. It is located above the settlement of Planina and is the highest point in the traditional White Carniola region of Slovenia.

St. Philip and James Church

Church

Photo: Sl-Ziga, Public domain.

St. Philip and James Church is situated 4 km north of Cerkev Frančiška Ksaverija.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Škrilj and Planina.

Škrilj

Locality

Škrilj is a remote former settlement in the Municipality of Semič in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

Planina

Hamlet

Photo: Doremo, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Planina is a village in the Municipality of Semič in Slovenia. It lies on the southern slopes of Mount Mirna in the southern part of Kočevje Rog. It was inhabited by Gottschee Germans that were expelled in 1941 during the Second World War.

Ponikve

Locality

Ponikve is a remote abandoned settlement in the Municipality of Semič in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.

Cerkev Frančiška Ksaverija

Type: Scenic viewpoint
Also known as: “Razgledni stolp Mirna gora”
Categories: tower, church, building, and tourism
Location: Municipality of Semič, Slovenia, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

45.62975° or 45° 37′ 47″ north

Longitude

15.10326° or 15° 6′ 12″ east

Height

15 metres (49 feet)

Open location code

8FQQJ4H3+V8

OpenStreetMap ID

way 1105000903

OpenStreetMap feature

building=church

OpenStreetMap feature

man_made=tower

OpenStreetMap feature

tourism=viewpoint

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Kovačev hrib and Sv. Ilija.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Planinski dom na Mirni gori and Spomenik NOB.

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