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Churches, lakes, the fruit drying house and the stories of Lovrenc.
Lovrenc na Pohorju was first mentioned in 1091. Discover six churches, the peat-bog lakes at 1,520 m, the old fruit drying house (pajštva) and the people who shaped the village.
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Nature
Lovrenc lies on the slopes of Pohorje, among forests, peat bogs and streams. It is home to natural attractions that are well worth a visit.
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Churches and history
Lovrenc was first mentioned in 1091, and the Parish Church of St Lawrence in 1184. The village is home to six churches and a rich heritage.
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Statue of St Nicholas and Famous People of Lovrenc
By the road in Gornji trg stands the wayside shrine of St Nicholas, patron saint of raftsmen. It recalls that the raftsmen’s guild once had its seat here. The 190 cm tall stone statue of the raftsmen’s patron stands on a pedestal beneath a small canopy-like sheet-metal roof. The saint is depicted as a bishop with a book, apples and a crozier. The sculpture, which completes the appearance of the square, was erected by the townspeople, many of whom in the 18th century earned their living by floating timber down the Drava river; the raftsmen and their families would then bring offerings to the shrine in thanks for their safe return. In 1928 the main road in Lovrenc was reconstructed, and at that time the statue stood in the middle between the two houses that had already been built. Because of the reconstruction, the statue was moved to the edge of the road, where it still stands today.
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