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
The abandoned Golkar farm in Golčaj
Golčaj Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°10′12.92″N 14°48′32.79″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

Golčaj was attested in written sources as Goltschach in 1437 and Gulczach in 1444.[3]

Church

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

External links

• Media related to Golčaj at Wikimedia Commons
• Golčaj on Geopedia

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