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Only 15 kilometers from Maribor to the Sea. No beach, but with Sunday soccer in the middle of the woods.
Slovenia🎭 Culture9 hr. ago

Only 15 kilometers from Maribor to the Sea. No beach, but with Sunday soccer in the middle of the woods.

The article discusses the village of 'Morje' located approximately 15 kilometers south of Maribor, Slovenia, which is notable for its unique name unrelated to the sea. The name is derived from the old Slovenian term 'Murje,' which was translated into German as 'Mauerbach,' meaning 'stone wall.' This refers to a defensive wall built against the Turks. The village has a rich history, with its first recorded mention dating back to 1527, making next year the 500th anniversary of this event. Despite its name, Morje does not have access to the sea but features a small stream that is nearly dry during hot periods. It is primarily an agricultural area and has become one of the fastest-growing settlements in Slovenia due to its proximity to Maribor and well-developed infrastructure. Notable residents include motorcross rider Tim Gajser, winner of the reality show 'Kmetija' in 2014, and others. A unique feature of the village is a grass soccer field in the forest that has been used since 1964, where locals play football every Sunday regardless of weather conditions.

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Only 15 kilometers from Maribor to the Sea. No beach, but with Sunday soccer in the middle of the woods.

The article discusses the village of 'Morje' located approximately 15 kilometers south of Maribor, Slovenia, which is notable for its unique name unrelated to the sea. The name is derived from the old Slovenian term 'Murje,' which was translated into German as 'Mauerbach,' meaning 'stone wall.' This refers to a defensive wall built against the Turks. The village has a rich history, with its first recorded mention dating back to 1527, making next year the 500th anniversary of this event. Despite its name, Morje does not have access to the sea but features a small stream that is nearly dry during hot periods. It is primarily an agricultural area and has become one of the fastest-growing settlements in Slovenia due to its proximity to Maribor and well-developed infrastructure. Notable residents include motorcross rider Tim Gajser, winner of the reality show 'Kmetija' in 2014, and others. A unique feature of the village is a grass soccer field in the forest that has been used since 1964, where locals play football every Sunday regardless of weather conditions.

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