Bukovica, Škofja Loka


Bukovica is a village in the Municipality of Škofja Loka in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia.

Name

Bukovica was attested in written sources in 1291 as Bukkebitz. Bukovica is a common toponym and oronym in Slovenia. It is derived from the adjective bukov 'beech' and originally referred to the local vegetation. In the past the German name was Wukouza.

Church

The local church is dedicated to Saint Florian.