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Bre\u017eice is a town in eastern Slovenia in the….<\/p>\n\n

Bre\u017eice is a town in eastern Slovenia in the Lower Sava Valley, near the Croatian border. It is the seat of the Municipality of Bre\u017eice. The area was traditionally divided between Lower Styria (territory on the left bank of the Sava River) and Lower Carniola (territory on the right bank of the Sava River). The whole municipality is now included in the Lower Sava Statistical Region.<\/p>\n\n

Bre\u017eice prides itself on a rich historical and cultural heritage. The Lower Sava Valley Museum, housed in Bre\u017eice Castle, contains archaeological and ethnological exhibits, exhibits on the Croatian and Slovenian peasant revolt, and a modern history collection. It is one of the largest regional museums in the country. A more recent landmark addition to the town is its water tower, as well as the double arches of the 527 m long iron bridge, which spans the Sava and Krka rivers.<\/p>\n\n

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Churches<\/strong> \n \nSaint Lawrence’s Church in Bre\u017eice was first mentioned in written sources in the 12th century. It stood on the bank of the Sava (now an old side channel). It and the adjacent cemetery were heavily damaged by flooding in 1781, which also changed the course of the river, and the current church was built in the town center in 1782. Bre\u017eice has been the seat of a parish since 1641. Another church in the town, built in the second half of the 17th century, is dedicated to Saint Roch. \n \nBre\u017eice Castle<\/strong> \n \nBre\u017eice Castle is the dominant feature of the town, standing above the left bank of the Sava. It is now a museum housing several collections and exhibitions. In the castle chapel there is an altar by Luka Mislej. \n \nWater Tower<\/strong> \n \nThe Bre\u017eice Water Tower is the most prominent structure in the town.<\/p>\n\n