Rodine, Žirovnica
place in Upper Carniola, Slovenia
Rodine (pronounced [ˈɾoːdinɛ]; German: Rodein) is one of ten villages in the Municipality of Žirovnica in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. In recent years, the settlement has grown northwards, further up the hill side and westwards to reach right to the outskirts of Smokuč. There are open fields and forests to the east and south of the village.
History
There is evidence of Roman settlement in the area of Rodine with the remains of a Roman farm (villa rustica) in Ključi. This was partially excavated in 1959, and finds show that it was settled from the late 1st century AD until the 5th century. Remains of three buildings and a number of small objects were found during excavation. Some are now on display at the Jalen House.
Church
The village church is the Church of St. Clement. There is evidence that a religious building was built on the site in the second half of the 10th century.
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