Stara Oselica (; german: Altoßlitz
) is a
dispersed settlement in the
Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the
Upper Carniola region of
Slovenia
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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
''Silaum silaus'', commonly known as pepper-saxifrage, is a perennial plant in the family Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) (the carrot family) found across south-eastern, central, and western Europe, including the British Isles. It grows in damp grasslan ...
'. The toponym ''
Oslica
Oslica (; german: Osselze) is a small settlement just northwest of Muljava in the Municipality of Ivančna Gorica in central Slovenia. The area is part of the historical region of Lower Carniola and is included in the Central Slovenia Statistica ...
'' has the same etymology.
Church
The local church is dedicated to the
Conversion of Saint Paul. It is a
Baroque
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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
An altar is a table or platform for the presentation of religious offerings, for sacrifices, or for other ritualistic purposes. Altars are found at shrines, temples, churches, and other places of worship. They are used particularly in paga ...
dates to the first half of the 18th century.
Cultural Heritage in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane
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References
External links
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Stara Oselica on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Gorenja vas-Poljane
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