Pivola

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°30′15.46″N 15°37′25.47″E / 46.5042944°N 15.6237417°E / 46.5042944; 15.6237417Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionDravaMunicipalityHoče–SlivnicaArea
 • Total4.25 km2 (1.64 sq mi)Elevation
342.2 m (1,122.7 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total649[1]

Pivola (pronounced [ˈpiːʋɔla]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica in northeastern Slovenia. It lies on the eastern edge of the Pohorje Hills south of Maribor. The municipality is now included in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

The local church is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Parish of Hoče. It was built in 1642.[3]

Hompoš Castle, just north of the settlement

Hompoš Castle is a castle just north of the settlement. It was first mentioned in written documents dating to the 12th century and has had numerous rebuildings and adaptations over the centuries.[4]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Hoče–Slivnica municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 3010
  4. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 8944
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  • Pivola on Geopedia
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Settlements
The location of the Municipality of Hoče–Slivnica
Landmarks
  • Hoče Parish Church
  • Hompoš Castle
  • Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport
  • Slivnica Mansion
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