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Brje pri Komnu

Coordinates: 45°47′4.59″N 13°43′2.97″E / 45.7846083°N 13.7174917°E / 45.7846083; 13.7174917
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Brje pri Komnu
Boriano
Brje pri Komnu is located in Slovenia
Brje pri Komnu
Brje pri Komnu
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°47′4.59″N 13°43′2.97″E / 45.7846083°N 13.7174917°E / 45.7846083; 13.7174917
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionSlovene Littoral
Statistical regionCoastal–Karst
MunicipalityKomen
Area
 • Total2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi)
Elevation
184.4 m (605.0 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total97
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Brje pri Komnu (pronounced [ˈbəɾjɛ pɾi ˈkoːmnu]; Italian: Boriano[2]) is a village in the Municipality of Komen in the Littoral region of Slovenia next to the border with Italy.[3]

Cultural heritage

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Village well

The village well in Brje pri Komnu is registered as cultural heritage. The wellhead is carved from stone in a bulging shape and stands on a round plinth. It is decorated with a relief depicting Jesus and the Samaritan woman that was carved by Mattia Kozman in 1827. The well is located on the main square in the village.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. ^ Atlante stradale d'Italia. Nord. Milan: Touring Club Italiano. 2004. p. 20.
  3. ^ Komen municipal site
  4. ^ "Brje pri Komnu – Komunski vodnjak". Register kulturne dediščine. Ministrstvo za kulturo. Retrieved October 15, 2023.
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