Branik

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Branik ( _it. Rifembergo) is a village in western Slovenia in the municipality of Nova Gorica. It has a population of 264. [ [http://www.stat.si/eng/index.asp Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia] ]

Branik is situated in the Vipava Valley, just beneath the Kras plateau. The location provides a favourable climate for the growth of mediterranian ortages, such as figs and peaches. The area is also famous for its wines, especially Vitovska garganja, Barbera, Merlot and Chardonnay.

The current name of the village was adopted only in 1949. Before that, its name was Rihemberk, which was an adaptation of the older version, Rifenberg, still used in the official documents of the 19th century. Rihemberk is still the name used for the castle located above the village.

Famous natives and residents

*Nevin Birsa
*Rajko Bratož, historian
*Ljudevit Furlani, translator and publicist
*Simon Gregorčič, poet

ee also

*Gorizia and Gradisca
*Austrian Littoral
*Julian March
*Wines of Slovenia

References

External links

* [http://www.branik.si/ Webpage of the village]
* [http://www.geopedia.si/#L410_F10101590_T105_b4_x398934.953_y42390.5895_s15 Search map and data for Branik at Geopedia.si]
* [http://www.svlr.gov.si/fileadmin/svlsrp.gov.si/pageuploads/lok-sam05/obcine/htm/84/2.htm www.svlr.gov.si]
* [http://www.maplandia.com/ Search satellite map at Maplandia.com]