Vrbljene

Vrbljene is a village in the municipality of Ig in central Slovenia. It is located in the Ljubljana Marsh, south of the capital, Ljubljana. The area is characterized by peat bogs and damp meadows. Traditionally, the population engaged in agriculture, particularly haymaking and raising livestock adapted to the marshy environment. The village's name is of Slovene origin, likely derived from a local geographical feature or perhaps related to willow trees (vrba in Slovene). The area surrounding Vrbljene is part of the protected landscape of the Ljubljana Marsh Nature Park, known for its biodiversity and cultural heritage linked to the unique wetland environment.