Padna

Not to be confused with Panda.
Padna
Padna

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 45°29′29.45″N 13°41′3.24″E / 45.4915139°N 13.6842333°E / 45.4915139; 13.6842333Coordinates: 45°29′29.45″N 13°41′3.24″E / 45.4915139°N 13.6842333°E / 45.4915139; 13.6842333
Country Slovenia
Region Slovenian Littoral
Municipality Piran
Area
  Total 2.91 km2 (1.12 sq mi)
Elevation 208.4 m (683.7 ft)
Population (2002)
  Total 156
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Padna (pronounced [ˈpaːdna]) is a village in the Municipality of Piran in the Littoral region of Slovenia. It was first mentioned in sources dating to 1186.[2]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Blaise. Another small church above the settlement is dedicated to Saint Sabbas. There is also an art gallery in the village with a permanent exhibition of works by the Slovene artist Božidar Jakac, who lived in the village for a while.[3]

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