Gorenja Dobrava () is a settlement south of Gorenja Vas in the

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in the

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region of

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Name

The name ''Gorenja Dobrava'' means 'upper Dobrava', contrasting with neighboring '' Dolenja Dobrava'' (literally, 'lower Dobrava'), which stands about lower. Gorenja Dobrava was attested in historical sources as ''Hard Superiori'' in 1291, ''Superiori Hard'' in 1318, ''Dobraw'' in 1420, and ''Gorenidobraui'' in 1500. The place name ''Dobrava'' is relatively frequent in Slovenia. It is derived from the Slovene common noun ''dobrava'' 'gently rolling partially wooded land' (and archaically 'woods, grove'). The name therefore refers to the local geography.

Church

The local church is dedicated to

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. The oldest part of the church dates to the early 16th century, but it was later extended and the

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belfry was added. A

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is preserved on its exterior wall.Cultural Heritage in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane
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References

External links

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Gorenja Dobrava on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Gorenja vas-Poljane {{GorenjavasPoljane-geo-stub