Golčaj

Golčaj
Golčaj

Location in Slovenia

Coordinates: 46°10′12.92″N 14°48′32.79″E / 46.1702556°N 14.8091083°E / 46.1702556; 14.8091083Coordinates: 46°10′12.92″N 14°48′32.79″E / 46.1702556°N 14.8091083°E / 46.1702556; 14.8091083
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
[1]

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]

Church

St. Agnes's Church in Golčaj

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.[3]

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