Zgornje Škofije (; ) is a village in the City Municipality of Koper in the Littoral region of Slovenia.Koper municipal site The settlement is made up of the hamlets of Druga Škofija, Tretja Škofija (a.k.a. Pri Lenartu), Četrta Škofija (a.k.a. Pri Čiču), and Rombi, in increasing elevation.
Name The name Zgornje Škofije literally means 'upper Škofije' (in contrast to neighboring Spodnje Škofije; literally, 'lower Škofije'). Zgornje Škofije is a plural name referring to the hamlets of Druga Škofija 'second Škofija', Tretja Škofija 'third Škofija', and Četrta Škofija 'fourth Škofija'. The neighboring settlement of Spodnje Škofije is also known locally as Prva Škofija 'first Škofija'. The name Škofija (literally, 'diocese') is derived from the common noun škof 'bishop', and the numbering refers to tenant farms originally owned by the Diocese of Koper.Trasa št. 138: Tinjan Spodnje Škofije
Church The local church is dedicated to Christ the King and belongs to the Parish of Škofije.Roman Catholic Diocese of Koper List of Churches May 2008
References
External links Zgornje Škofije on Geopedia