Nova Vas pri Žireh (, , Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru, vol. 6: Kranjsko. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 126.) is a formerly independent settlement in the Municipality of Žiri in western Slovenia. It is now part of the town of Žiri. It is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola and is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Upper Carniola Statistical Region.Žiri municipal site
Geography Nova Vas pri Žireh is an elongated village at the southeast edge of the Žiri Plain () above the right bank of Račeva Creek. It lies along the road from Žiri to Smrečje. Kovtrovec Hill (elevation: ) rises to the northeast and Goropeke Hill (, elevation: ) to the south.
Name The name of the settlement was changed from Nova vas to Nova vas pri Žireh (i.e., 'Nova Vas near Žiri') in 1955 to distinguish the settlement from others sharing the same name. The name Nova vas (literally, 'new village') is relatively common in Slovenia, referring to a settlement that was established later than a neighboring one. In the case at hand, compare neighboring Stara Vas (literally, 'old village') immediately west of the settlement.
History Nova Vas pri Žireh was annexed by Žiri in 1981, ending its existence as an independent settlement.
Notable people Notable people that were born or lived in Nova Vas pri Žireh include: Frančiška Giacomelli Gantar (1905–1988), bobbin lacemaker, drafter, designer France Kopač (sl) (1885–1941), painter
References
External links
Nova Vas pri Žireh on Geopedia