Dobrovo (pronounced [ˈdoːbɾɔʋɔ]; Italian: Castel Dobra) is a settlement the Littoral region of Slovenia, close to the border with Italy. It is the administrative centre of the Municipality of Brda.[3] It lies on the road that connects the Friuli Plain and the Soča Valley.
Dobrovo | |
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Coordinates: 45°59′56.14″N 13°31′46.6″E / 45.9989278°N 13.529611°E | |
Country | Slovenia |
Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
Statistical region | Gorizia |
Municipality | Brda |
Area | |
• Total | 1.16 km2 (0.45 sq mi) |
Elevation | 115 m (377 ft) |
Population (2020)[2] | |
• Total | 334 |
• Density | 290/km2 (750/sq mi) |
Dobrovo Castle is a castle in the settlement built around 1600 on the foundations of an older structure. It is an almost perfect square in plan with square turrets on each corner. It houses an art gallery and a museum.[4] The castle chapel is dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and belongs to the Parish of Biljana.[5]
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