Country Slovenia Elevation 559 m Local time Sunday 1:18 PM Municipality Municipality of Cerknica | Traditional region Inner Carniola Area 4.19 km² Population 86 (2002) | |
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Statistical region Littoral–Inner Carniola Weather 19°C, Wind E at 6 km/h, 39% Humidity | ||
Zelše ([ˈzeːu̯ʃɛ]; in older sources also Želše, German: Selsach) is a village along the road linking Cerknica and Postojna, at the northwestern part of the karst Cerknica Polje in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia. Zelše Caves (Zelške jame)—the source of Rak Creek, a sinking stream—lies west of the village. Big Karlovica Cave (Slovene: Velika Karlovica), receiving the waters of Stržen Creek, lies southwest of the village. Industrial facilities are located east of the village.
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Map of 1380 Zel%C5%A1e, Slovenia
Church
The local church, built on a small hill to the south of the village, is dedicated to Saint Wolfgang (Slovene: sveti Volbenk) and belongs to the Parish of Cerknica. This Renaissance church was built around 1680 with a triple rounded apse, unique in the region. The Baroque-style belfry was added in 1732. The church has excellent acoustics and is sometimes used as a venue for various concerts.