- Nova Štifta, Sodražica
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Nova Štifta Location in Slovenia
Nova ŠtiftaCoordinates: 45°44′46.38″N 14°39′50.05″E / 45.7462167°N 14.6639028°ECoordinates: 45°44′46.38″N 14°39′50.05″E / 45.7462167°N 14.6639028°E Country 
SloveniaTraditional region Lower Carniola Statistical region Southeast Slovenia Municipality Sodražica Area – Total 0.26 km2 (0.1 sq mi) Elevation 614 m (2,014 ft) Population (2002) – Total 6 [1] Nova Štifta is a small settlement in the Sodražica municipality in southern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia statistical region.[2]
It is best known for its pilgrimage church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It is an octagonal Baroque church with an exterior arcade. It was built between 1641 and 1671.[3]
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Sodražica Settlements Administrative centre: Sodražica
Betonovo, Globel, Janeži, Jelovec, Kotel, Kračali, Kržeti, Lipovšica, Male Vinice, Nova Štifta, Novi Pot, Petrinci, Podklanec, Preska, Ravni Dol, Sinovica, Travna Gora, Vinice, Zamostec, Zapotok, ŽimariceLandmarks Kadice Gorge, Travna gora, Pilgrimage Church of the Ascension, Parish Church of Mary MagdaleneCategories:- Populated places in the Municipality of Sodražica
- Jugovzhodna Slovenija statistical region geography stubs
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