Dovje

Dovje (pronounced [ˈdoːu̯jɛ]; German: Lengenfeld) is a village in the Municipality of Kranjska Gora in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia, located on the southern slopes of the Karawanks at an elevation of 703 m. It has a rich history and rural tradition and is known as one of the sunniest villages in Slovenia. Its location is ideal for farming and this has been the main occupation of its inhabitants for many centuries.

Dovje
Village
Postcard of Dovje
Dovje
Location in Slovenia
Coordinates: 46°28′46.46″N 13°56′13.94″E
Country Slovenia
Traditional regionUpper Carniola
Statistical regionUpper Carniola
MunicipalityKranjska Gora
Elevation
703 m (2,306 ft)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total609
 • Density22/km2 (60/sq mi)
Area code(s)04 (4 if calling from abroad)
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Name

Dovje was attested in historical sources in 1029 as Lenginvuélt, in 1065 as Lenginvelt, and in 1318 as Langenuelt.[2][3] The Slovene name is based on a translation of the German name (literally, 'long field'), presumably through dialect development from *dolgē (polje) 'long field', referring to the configuration of the village's territory.[3]

Cultural heritage

The village has preserved a number of elements typical of alpine architecture. The most interesting of these are the arched front doors of the old houses. The view toward the Julian Alps from the village has made the cemetery next to St. Michael's Church an appropriate final resting place for many hikers that lost their lives on Mount Triglav and the surrounding mountains.

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Dovje include:

  • Jakob Aljaž (1847–1927), poet, composer, and mountain enthusiast
  • Franjo Jeglič (1856–1935), beekeeper[4]

References
  1. Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
  2. "Slovenska historična topografija". Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  3. Snoj, Marko (2009). Etimološki slovar slovenskih zemljepisnih imen. Ljubljana: Modrijan. p. 120.
  4. Bokal, Ljudmila, ed. 2008. Čebelarski terminološki slovar. Ljubljana: Založba ZRC, ZRC SAZU and Lukovica: Čebelarska zveza Slovenije, p. 254.


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