Huje () is a former settlement in the Municipality of
Kranj in the
Upper Carniola
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region of
Slovenia
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. It now corresponds to the neighborhood of Huje in Kranj. Huje lies on left bank of the
Kokra River directly east of the old town center of Kranj, which it is connected to by two bridges.
Name
Huje was mentioned in written sources in 1306 as ''Chuiach'' (and as ''Chvyach'' in 1308 and ''Chaud'' in 1397). It is derived from the plural demonym *''Xuďane'' 'residents of poor-quality land'.
History
Huje maintained a separate identity from the town of Kranj into the 20th century because of its markedly rural character and the deep river canyon separating it from the town.
Huje was annexed by the city of Kranj in 1957, ending its existence as a separate settlement.
[''Spremembe naselij 1948–95''. 1996. Database. Ljubljana: Geografski inštitut ZRC SAZU, DZS.]
Church
The church in Huje is dedicated to Saint Joseph. It was consecrated in 1686 and was originally built as a Gothic structure.
Until the end of the 18th century, the church belonged to the Parish of Šenčur.
References
External links
Huje on Geopedia
{{Kranj
Populated places in the City Municipality of Kranj