Nova Oselica

Nova Oselica is a small settlement in the Municipality of Gorenja Vas–Poljane in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Name

The name Nova Oselica literally means 'new Oselica'. The origin of the name Oselica is uncertain, but is likely derived from the common noun osel 'donkey'. A less likely possibility, argued against by medieval transcriptions, is that the name is derived from the plant name oselica 'pepper-saxifrage'. The toponym Oslica has the same etymology.

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint John of Nepomuk. It was built on the site of an older church in the mid-18th century. The main altar is made of stone and dates to 1818.