Golica (pronounced [ɡɔˈlìːtsa]) is a settlement in the Municipality of Železniki in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Golica
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 spellings.[2]

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

External links

• Media related to Golica at Wikimedia Commons
• Golica at Geopedia
• Železniki museum on the Slovenian Tourist Association web site

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