Tunjice | |
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Coordinates: 46°14′3.86″N 14°34′25.29″E / 46.2344056°N 14.5736917°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
Municipality | Kamnik |
Area | |
• Total | 3.61 km2 (1.39 sq mi) |
Elevation | 370 m (1,210 ft) |
Population (2002) | |
• Total | 246 |
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Tunjice (pronounced [ˈtuːnjitsɛ]; German: Theinitz [2]) is a dispersed settlement in the Tunjice Hills ( Slovene: Tunjiško gričevje) west of the town of Kamnik in Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
In the forest close to the church a " natural healing grove" with several "energy springs," known as the Tunjice Natural Health Resort, has been established. [3]
Tunjice was attested in historical sources as Tevnicz in 1306, Toͤvnicz in 1302, Tewnicz in 1397, Tewcz in 1405, and Teynitz in 1499. [4] [5] The name is probably derived from the adjective *tun'e 'free, given', referring to land that was transferred as a gift. [5]
The parish church, dedicated to Saint Anne, stands on a hill above the settlement and is an imposing High-Baroque domed building. It was commissioned by Peter Pavel Glavar and built from 1761 to 1766 based on plans by the architect Lovrenc Prager. [6]
Notable people that were born or lived in Tunjice include: