Stara Oselica (pronounced [ˈstaːɾa ˈoːsɛlitsa]; German: Altoßlitz[2]) is a dispersed settlement in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.[3]

Stara Oselica
Stara Oselica Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°6′21.13″N 14°4′34.13″E
Country	Slovenia
Traditional region	Upper Carniola
Statistical region	Upper Carniola
Municipality	Gorenja Vas–Poljane
Area
• Total	11.57 km2 (4.47 sq mi)
Elevation	799.5 m (2,623.0 ft)
Population  (2020)
• Total	213
• Density	18/km2 (48/sq mi)
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Name

The name Stara Oselica literally means 'old Oselica' (in contrast to nearby Nova Oselica 'new Oselica'). The origin of the name Oselica is uncertain, but is likely derived from the common noun osel 'donkey' (or from the surname Osel derived from that noun). A less likely possibility, argued against by medieval transcriptions, is that the name is derived from the plant name oselica 'pepper-saxifrage'. The toponym Oslica has the same etymology.[4]

Church

View from the west

Church interior

Conversion of Paul Church

The local church is dedicated to the Conversion of Saint Paul. It is a Baroque building from the late 17th or early 18th century. Its belfry is older and was made taller at the time the current church was built. The main altar dates to the first half of the 18th century.[5]

References

External links

• Media related to Stara Oselica at Wikimedia Commons
• Stara Oselica on Geopedia

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