Črni Vrh, Idrija
| Črni Vrh | |
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 Črni Vrh
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| Coordinates: 45°55′19.42″N 14°2′43.04″E / 45.9220611°N 14.0452889°ECoordinates: 45°55′19.42″N 14°2′43.04″E / 45.9220611°N 14.0452889°E | |
| Country |
 Slovenia
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| Traditional region | Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Idrija |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.98 km2 (2.31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 734.4 m (2,409.4 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 656 (Source: SURS 2013) |
Črni Vrh (pronounced [ˈtʃəɾni ˈʋəɾx]; sometimes Črni Vrh nad Idrijo,German: Schwarzenberg) is a settlement in the hills south of Idrija in the traditional Littoral region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Zgornja Vas (Slovene: Zgornja vas), Spodnja Vas (Spodnja vas), Trate, Trebče, and Zidiše.
The name Črni Vrh literally means 'black pass' and was originally an oronym that was later transferred to the settlement. The epithet 'black' refers to dark, coniferous woods. The Slovene word vrh refers not only to a mountain peak, but may also refer to a saddle or mountain pass. This is the case with Črni Vrh, referring to the pass to the southwest that leads to Col and Ajdovščina.
During the Second World War, a Slovene Home Guard post was established in Črni Vrh in August 1944. The post came under Partisan attack and was destroyed on September 1, 1944. The post commander, Lieutenant Jože Jakoš (1920–1944), and his second-in-command, Sergeant Tone Grum (1921–1944), were killed in the attack, along with the priest Rudolf Trček. Altogether, 47 Home Guard soldiers and six civilians were killed, and another 35 Home Guard soldiers were taken prisoner. The attack also resulted in the destruction and burning of a large part of the village.
The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Josse and belongs to the Diocese of Koper. The church dates from the 19th century and has a polygonal chancel walled on three sides, a wide rectangular nave, and a belltower. It is roofed with clay tiles. Original furnishings include the Baroque altar in the chancel. The church is located in the center of the village.
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