Veliko Ubeljsko (; it, Oblisca grande, german: Großubelsko) is a

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in the southeastern

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of the Nanos Plateau in the

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in the

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region of

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Name

Together with neighboring Malo Ubeljsko (literally, 'little Ubeljsko'), Veliko Ubeljsko (literally, 'big Ubeljsko') was mentioned in written sources circa 1200 as ''ze Vlbelzch'' (and as ''Vbelczk'' in 1402, ''Vlbliczk'' and ''Vbelicz'' in 1485, and ''Vbelskh'' in 1498). The name may be derived from the common noun ''*ǫbъlъ'' '(deep) spring'; there are several major springs in the area.

Church

The Ubeljsko

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in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Ulrich ( sl, sveti Urh) and belongs to the Koper Diocese. A small church on the slopes of Nanos north of the settlement also belongs to this

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and is dedicated to Saint Bricius.

References

External links

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Veliko Ubeljsko on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Postojna {{Postojna-geo-stub