Biška Vas

Place in Lower Carniola, Slovenia
45°52′6.64″N 15°4′39.57″E / 45.8685111°N 15.0776583°E / 45.8685111; 15.0776583Country SloveniaTraditional regionLower CarniolaStatistical regionSoutheast SloveniaMunicipalityMirna PečArea
 • Total1.62 km2 (0.63 sq mi)Elevation
253.9 m (833.0 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total119[1]

Biška Vas (pronounced [ˈbiːʃka ˈʋaːs]) is a village in the Municipality of Mirna Peč in southeastern Slovenia. It lies on the Temenica River north of Mirna Peč. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola. The municipality is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.[2]

Name

Biška Vas was attested in historical sources as Visezdorf in 1343, Vilessendorf in 1351, Swysitschdorff in 1420, and Wissestorff in 1433, among other spellings.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Mirna Peč municipal site
  3. ^ "Biška Vas". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
  • Biška Vas on Geopedia
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Settlements
Administrative seat: Mirna Peč
Current
Former
  • Češence
  • Dobje
  • Dolenje Vrhovo
  • Gorenje Vrhovo
  • Ivanja Vas
The location of the Municipality of Mirna Peč
Landmarks
  • St. Anne's Church in Biška Vas
  • Mirna Peč Parish Church
  • St. Matthew's Church in Mali Vrh
Notable people
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