Golčaj (pronounced [ɡɔlˈtʃaːi̯]) is a small settlement south of Blagovica in the Municipality of Lukovica in the eastern part of the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It has no permanent residents.[2]
Golčaj | |
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 The abandoned Golkar farm in Golčaj | |
  Golčaj Location in Slovenia | |
| Coordinates: 46°10′12.92″N 14°48′32.79″E / 46.1702556°N 14.8091083°E | |
| Country |  Slovenia |
| Traditional region | Upper Carniola |
| Statistical region | Central Slovenia |
| Municipality | Lukovica |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.64 km2 (1.02 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 649.2 m (2,129.9 ft) |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | no permanent residents |
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Name edit
Golčaj was attested in written sources as Goltschach in 1437 and Gulczach in 1444.[3]
Church edit
The local church is built on a hill above the settlement and is dedicated to Saint Agnes (Slovene: sveta Neža). It is the oldest church in the area and was first mentioned in documents dating to 1526. Its wooden coffered ceiling dates to 1680 and was restored in 1990. The main altar is from 1858.[4]
References edit
- ^ Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
- ^ Lukovica municipal site Archived 2008-12-21 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Golčaj". Slovenska historična topografija. ZRC SAZU Zgodovinski inštitut Milka Kosa. Retrieved April 25, 2021.
- ^ Lukovica, Tzol-turistična Zveza Občine (2007-07-05). "Lukovica Municipal Tourist Association site (in Slovene)". TZOL- turistična zveza Občine Lukovica. Retrieved 2023-12-06.
External links edit
Media related to Golčaj at Wikimedia Commons- Golčaj on Geopedia
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