Dolenji NovakiDolenji Novaki is a village in the Municipality of Cerkno in the traditional Littoral region of Slovenia.NameThe name Dolenji Novaki literally means 'lower Novaki', distinguishing the settlement from neighboring Gorenji Novaki, which stands about higher in elevation. Together with Gorenji Novaki, Dolenji Novaki was attested in historical sources as Novak in 1337, Noathe in 1377, and Noach in 1380.HistoryFranja Partisan Hospital is located in a valley north of the settlement.ChurchThe parish church in the village is dedicated to Saint Thomas and belongs to the Koper Diocese.