Kamnik

Kamnik
From top, left to right: Old town – south, Immaculate Conception Parish Church, Little Castle Chapel, Little Castle Defense Tower, Zaprice Castle, Main Square
Kamnik
Location of Kamnik in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°13′32.69″N 14°36′43.14″E / 46.2257472°N 14.6119833°E / 46.2257472; 14.6119833
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionCentral Slovenia
MunicipalityKamnik
Area
  Total
9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Elevation
380.5 m (1,248.4 ft)
Population
 (2016)
  Total
13,768
  Density1,513/km2 (3,920/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02 (CEST)
Postal codes
1240 and 1241
Vehicle registrationLJ
Websitevisitkamnik.com

Kamnik (pronounced [ˈkáːmnik] ; German: Stein or Stein in Oberkrain) is the ninth-largest town of Slovenia, located in the traditional province of Upper Carniola (northern Slovenia). It is the seat of the Municipality of Kamnik, which encompasses a large part of the Kamnik Alps and the surrounding area. The town of Kamnik has three castles as well as many examples of historical architecture.