Turška šanca

A sconce or schanze is a protective fortification, such as an earthwork, often placed on a mound as a defensive work for artillery, It was used primarily in Northern Europe from the late Middle Ages until the 19th century.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include St. Margaret Parish Church and Ivarčko jezero.
TEVŽ SLATINŠEK, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 1 km southeast of Turška šanca.
Romanm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a lake.
Ajznponar, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a railway stop, which is situated 2½ km north of Turška šanca.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Brdinje and Ravne na Koroskem.
is a dispersed settlement in the hills…
BlueBay, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Ravne na Koroškem is a town in northern .
KraljMatjaz, Public domain.
is a former settlement on the right bank… is situated 3 km northwest of Turška šanca.

Turška šanca

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Latitude
46.52484° or 46° 31′ 29″ north
Longitude
14.97276° or 14° 58′ 22″ east
Open location code
8FRPGXFF+W4
Open­Street­Map ID
way 982308349
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­archaeological_site

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