Brežice
Brežice (pronounced [ˈbɾèːʒitsɛ] ⓘ; German: Rann [ʁan]) is a town in eastern Slovenia in the Lower Sava Valley, near the Croatian border. It is the seat of the Municipality of Brežice. It lies in the center of the Brežice Plain (Slovene: Brežiško polje), which is part of the larger Krka Flat (Slovene: Krška ravan). The area was traditionally divided between Lower Styria (territory on the left bank of the Sava River) and Lower Carniola (territory on the right bank of the Sava River). The entire municipality is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.
Brežice
Rann | |
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Town | |
From top, left to right: Brežice from above, German House, St. Roch's Church, St. Lawrence's Church, Water Tower, Brežice Castle | |
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Brežice Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 45°54′17.23″N 15°35′32.01″E | |
| Country | Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Styria |
| Statistical region | Lower Sava |
| Municipality | Brežice |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 162 m (531 ft) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 6,843 |
| • Density | 770/km2 (2,000/sq mi) |
| Vehicle registration | KK |
| Climate | Cfb |
Brežice prides itself on a rich historical and cultural heritage. The Lower Sava Valley Museum (Slovene: Posavski muzej Brežice), housed in Brežice Castle, contains archaeological and ethnological exhibits, exhibits on the Croatian and Slovenian peasant revolt, and a modern history collection. It is one of the largest regional museums in the country. A more recent landmark addition to the town is its water tower, as well as the double arches of the 527 m long iron bridge, which spans the Sava and Krka rivers.