Suha, Škofja Loka


Suha is a village just outside Škofja Loka in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It is an old settlement, with its earliest mention in documents dating to AD 973.

Church

There are a number of interesting architectural monuments in the centre of the village, but Suha is best known for its parish church dedicated to John the Baptist. It has a Gothic star-vaulted chancel. Frescos from the mid-15th century survive, painted by the unnamed painter known as the Master of Suha, known to have worked in a number of other local churches, but named after his work in this church because it is one of the best examples of his work. There are also 16th-century frescos by Jernej of Loka in the church. The well-preserved frescos are some of the most important in Slovenia and the church has been listed as a monument of national importance.

Notable people

Notable people that were born or lived in Suha include: