Breg, Majšperk

Place in Styria, Slovenia
46°20′7.87″N 15°44′17.01″E / 46.3355194°N 15.7380583°E / 46.3355194; 15.7380583Country SloveniaTraditional regionStyriaStatistical regionDravaMunicipalityMajšperkArea
 • Total1.07 km2 (0.41 sq mi)Elevation
239.8 m (786.7 ft)Population
 (2002)
 • Total305[1]

Breg (pronounced [ˈbɾeːk]) is a settlement on the right bank of the Dravinja River in the Municipality of Majšperk in northeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Drava Statistical Region.[2]

History

The place has a very rich history, as the Wool Products Factory and Konus Planika operated there. The place also had its own power plant in the past, owned by Marija Kubricht.

Cultural heritage

A Baroque mansion in the settlement, known as Hamre Castle (Slovene: Grad Hamre), was built in 1735.[3]

References

  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Majšperk municipal site
  3. ^ Slovenian Ministry of Culture register of national heritage reference number ešd 6515
  • Breg on Geopedia


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