Golica, Železniki
Golica (pronounced [ɡɔˈlìːtsa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Železniki in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.
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  Golica Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°12′21.58″N 14°11′34.97″E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional Region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Upper Carniola |
| Municipality | Železniki |
| Elevation | 776.5 m (2,547.6 ft) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 49 |
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Name
Golica was attested in historical sources as Golitsch in 1291, Gollitz in 1457, and Dolenigolitzi and Gorenigolitzi (referring to the hamlets of Spodnja Golica and Zgornja Golica) in 1500, among other transcriptions.[2]
Church
Saint Nicholas's Church
The local church on Mount Saint Nicholas (Slovene: Miklavška gora) above the settlement is dedicated to Saint Nicholas. It is an easy climb and is a popular destination with day-trippers and hikers.[3]
References
- Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- "Spodnja Golica, Zgornja Golica". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- Hiking Around Slovenia website
External links
Media related to Golica at Wikimedia Commons- Golica at Geopedia
- Železniki museum on the Slovenian Tourist Association web site
| Settlements | Administrative centre: Železniki
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