Suha, Škofja Loka

Suha
Suha

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°9′52.72″N 14°19′26.58″E / 46.1646444°N 14.3240500°ECoordinates: 46°9′52.72″N 14°19′26.58″E / 46.1646444°N 14.3240500°E
Country Slovenia
Traditional region Upper Carniola
Statistical region Upper Carniola
Municipality Škofja Loka
Area
  Total 0.49 km2 (0.19 sq mi)
Elevation 341.5 m (1,120.4 ft)
Population (2002)
  Total 158
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Suha (pronounced [ˈsuːxa]; German: Zauchen[2]) is a village just outside Škofja Loka in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is an old settlement, with its earliest mention in documents dating to 973 AD.

Church

There are a number of interesting architectural monuments in the centre of the village, but Suha is best known for its parish church (until 1975 belonging to the Parish of Škofja Loka)[3] dedicated to John the Baptist. It has a Gothic star-vaulted chancel. Frescos from the mid-15th century survive, painted by the unnamed painter known as the Master of Suha, known to have worked in a number of other local churches, but named after his work in this church because it is one of the best examples of his work. There are also 16th-century frescos by Jernej of Loka in the church.[4] The well-preserved frescos are some of the most important in Slovenia and the church has been listed as a monument of national importance.[5]

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Suha include:

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