Breg (pronounced [ˈbɾeːk]) is a settlement on the right bank of the Dravinja River in the Municipality of Majšperk in northeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

Breg
Breg is located in Slovenia
Breg
Breg
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°20′7.87″N 15°44′17.01″E / 46.3355194°N 15.7380583°E / 46.3355194; 15.7380583
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionStyria
Statistical regionDrava
MunicipalityMajšperk
Area
 • Total1.07 km2 (0.41 sq mi)
Elevation
239.8 m (786.7 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total305
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History

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The place has a very rich history, as the Wool Products Factory and Konus Planika operated there. The place also had its own power plant in the past, owned by Marija Kubricht.

Cultural heritage

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A Baroque mansion in the settlement, known as Hamre Castle (Slovene: Grad Hamre), was built in 1735.[3]

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