Velika Bukovica


Velika Bukovica is a village southwest of Ilirska Bistrica in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.

Name

Velika Bukovica literally means 'big Bukovica', distinguishing the settlement from neighboring Mala Bukovica. Bukovica is a common toponym and oronym in Slovenia. It is derived from the adjective bukov 'beech' and originally referred to the local vegetation. The Italian name of the settlement was Bucovizza Grande.

Church

The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saints Cosmas and Damian and belongs to the Parish of Ilirska Bistrica.