Gorenje, Postojna

Gorenje (; ) is a village in the hills northwest of Postojna in the Inner Carniola region of Slovenia.
Name.
The name "Gorenje" is shared by several settlements in Slovenia. It arose through ellipsis of "Gorenje selo" (literally, 'upper village'), denoting the elevation of the place in relation to a neighboring settlement. Gorenje stands about higher than Bukovje, the nearest neighboring village.
Church.
The local church in the settlement is dedicated to Saint Leonard and belongs to the Parish of Studeno.