Most na Soči Sveta Lucija ob Soči (until 1955) | |
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  Most na Soči Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates:46°9′8.24″N13°44′39.6″E / 46.1522889°N 13.744333°E /46.1522889; 13.744333 | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Slovenian Littoral |
| Statistical region | Gorizia |
| Municipality | Tolmin |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.57 km2 (0.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 179 m (587 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
• Total | 236 |
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Most na Soči (pronounced[ˈmoːstnaˈsoːtʃi]; formerlySveta Lucija orSveta Lucija na Mostu,[2]German:Sankt Luzia[2]) is a town in theMunicipality of Tolmin in theLittoral region ofSlovenia. It is located on a rocky crest above the confluence ofSoča andIdrijca rivers. In the past these two riverbeds, deeply carved into the rocky slopes, provided the settlement with excellent protection from intruders. Due to the nearby Doblarhydro plant, the basins of the river were entirely inundated and below the settlement a vastreservoir was formed, which now attracts bothfishermen and visitors, who can stroll along some well-kept panoramic paths.[3]
Most na Soči was first attested asIn Ponte Sancti Mauri (literally, 'at Saint Maurus' bridge') in reference to the local church.[4][5] In the 17th century, the namead Pontem 'at the bridge' was recorded, and a church built between 1584 and 1612 was the source of the nameSveta Lucija (na Mostu) 'Saint Lucy (on the bridge)'. Under Italian administration, the settlement was known asSanta Lucia (di Tolmino) 'Saint Lucy (of Tolmin)', and after the Second World War the Slovene nameSveta Lucija ob Soči 'Saint Lucy on the Soča River' was established.[5] Other historical names include GermanSt. Luzia andMaurus Brücke. The name of the settlement was changed fromSveta Lucija ob Soči toMost na Soči (literally, 'bridge on the Soča River') in 1955. The name was changed on the basis of the 1948 Law on Names of Settlements and Designations of Squares, Streets, and Buildings as part of efforts by Slovenia's postwar communist government to remove religious elements from toponyms.[6][7][8]
Exceptional archaeological finds – more than 7,000grave sites discovered so far – rank this location among the most important prehistoric settlements in Europe. Rich finds date back in the period from the lateBronze Age toRoman period. Most of them originate from anIron Age community which was named theSveta Lucija Culture. The finds are on display at many museums, i.e. inVienna,Trieste, andTolmin. Archeologists from theTolmin Museum are still discovering stunning finds.[9][clarification needed]
The restored and protected remains of aRoman house are located in Most na Soči. Theparish church in the settlement is dedicated toSaint Lucy and belongs to theDiocese of Koper. A second church in the parish is dedicated toSaint Maurus (Slovene:sveti Maver).[10] The first written record of the church dates from 1192. Another interesting site is a monument to soldiers fromWorld War I at Postaja.
The birthplace of the writerCiril Kosmač is part of theGenius Loci European program, which connects birthplaces of famous artists:Giotto,Goya,Lorca,Novalis, and Kosmač.
The principal natural feature of Most na Soči is itslake. Although artificial, it is the same unique color as theSoča. It gives the settlement an atmosphere of tranquility and softness and offers many opportunities for recreation.
Flatlimestone layers at Pod Ključem are a feature of geological interest.
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