Rožek, Moravče

Rožek (Slovene pronunciation: [ɾɔˈʒɛːk]) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Moravče in central Slovenia.

[1] The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola.

The municipality is now included in the Central Slovenia Statistical Region.

[3] Rožek was annexed by Vinje pri Moravčah (at that time still called Svine) in 1952, ending its existence as an independent settlement.

[4] The ruins of Rožek (Rudolfseck) Castle, first mentioned in written documents in 1247,[1] can still be seen near the settlement.

Rožek Castle ruins, 1679 engraving