Repnje (pronounced [ˈɾeːpnjɛ]; German: Repne[2]) is a village in the Municipality of Vodice in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[3] In the centre of the village is Repnje Castle, built in the late 19th century.[4] The main church of the settlement is built on a hill above the village.It is dedicated to Saint Giles and a portion of its defense wall, built against Ottoman raids, still survives today.[5] Notable people that were born or lived in Repnje include: