Golica, Železniki

Golica is a settlement in the Municipality of Železniki in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Name
Golica was attested in historical sources as Golitsch in 1291, Gollitz in 1457, and Dolenigolitzi and Gorenigolitzi (referring to the hamlets of Spodnja Golica and Zgornja Golica) in 1500, among other spellings.

Church
The local church on Mount Saint Nicholas (Miklavška gora) above the settlement is dedicated to Saint Nicholas. It is an easy climb and is a popular destination with day-trippers and hikers.