History
The local church is dedicated to Saint Agnes. The church was first mentioned in 1526. It was originally built in Gothic style, but was remodeled in Baroque style in 1729 and 1758. The church is registered as a cultural monument.
A school was established in the village in 1911 in a private home, and a schoolhouse was built in 1928.
On 12 May 1942 there was a pitched battle at nearby Ključ Hill between the Partisans and the Italians, during which the village came under fire, and was then burned on 13 May.
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