Gosteče (pronounced [ɡɔˈsteːtʃɛ]) is a village on a river terrace on the right bank of the Sora River in the Municipality of Škofja Loka in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Gosteče
Gosteče is located in Slovenia
Gosteče
Gosteče
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°9′13.96″N 14°20′40.69″E / 46.1538778°N 14.3446361°E / 46.1538778; 14.3446361
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityŠkofja Loka
Area
 • Total2.10 km2 (0.81 sq mi)
Elevation
337.9 m (1,108.6 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total74
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Church

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View from north
Exterior fresco
Saint Andrew's Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Andrew. The exterior features several frescoes,[2] including a 14th-century depiction of Saint Christopher.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ "Gosteče. Podr.c.sv.Andreja. Župnija Sora." Undated manuscript, p. 2. Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine (in Slovene)
  3. ^ Rozman, Ksenija. 1989. "Gosteče." Enciklopedija Slovenije, vol. 3, p. 314. Ljubljana: Mladinska knjiga.
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