Laze, Novo Mesto

Laze (pronounced [ˈlaːzɛ]; German: Reuter,^[2] also Reuther or Laase^[3][4]) is a settlement south of Novo Mesto in southeastern Slovenia. The railway line from Ljubljana to Metlika runs through the settlement. The area is part of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and is now included in the Southeast Slovenia Statistical Region.^[5]

Laze
Laze Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 45°42′3.6″N 15°8′8.14″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Lower Carniola
Statistical region	Southeast Slovenia
Municipality	Novo Mesto
Area
• Total	11.44 km2 (4.42 sq mi)
Elevation	337.3 m (1,106.6 ft)
Population  (2002)
• Total	65
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The local church, built on the southern outskirts of the village, is dedicated to Saint Matthias and belongs to the Parish of Toplice. It dates to the late 17th century.^[6]