Preska pri Medvodah
Preska pri Medvodah () is a former settlement that is part of the town of Medvode in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. Name The name of the settlement was changed from Preska to Preska pri Medvodah in 1955. History Preska pri Medvodah was annexed by Medvode in 1980, ending its existence as an independent settlement. Church The parish church in the settlement is dedicated to John the Baptist. It was built in 1941 based on plans by the architect Vinko Glanz (1902–1977). The bell tower is older, dating from 1741 and reworked in the mid-19th century. The church's interior was designed by the architect Janez Valentinčič (1904–1994). Paintings in the church include Janez Krstnik (John the Baptist) by Stane Kregar (1905–1973), Krst ob Jordanu (Baptism on the Jordan) by Valentin Metzinger (1699–1759), and Mati Božja (Our Lady) by Matija Bradaška (1852–1915). The church also contains some sculptures from the previous church at the site. References External links Preska pri Medvodah on Geopedia Populated places in the Municipality of Medvode Former settlements in Slovenia