Kočje is located in Žrnovo, a special protected area for forest vegetation that has been protected since 1962. The officially listed cultural heritage of Žrnovo includes the Jakasova Cave archaeological site, several churches and the remains of a Roman cistern.
Anyone wishing to rent a holiday apartment can choose Zrnovo as their destination.
Culture and History
The hamlet of Postrana, which belongs to Žrnovo, is home to Kazalište u Pavuleta, a historic theatre founded in 1921. Pauletov Theatre became a cultural centre and meeting place for the residents of Postrana and Žrnovo.
The Church of St Martin in Žrnovo has been mentioned since the 14th century. The church, located between the hamlets of Žrnovo, contains locally carved Baroque altarpieces.
The Pavle Šain Ethnographic Collection is located in the Postrana area. It belongs to Pavle Šain and is open to visitors by prior arrangement. From the road, access is via steep alleys and stone-paved steps. In Postrana, Žrnovo, the collection is housed in an old stone house whose original elements have been preserved. It includes a hand-operated stone grain mill and an animal-powered olive press.
Postrana has stone houses and narrow alleys with steps.
Nature and Trails
The Pavja Luka botanical trail in Žrnovo is 3.3 kilometres long. It features typical Mediterranean forest vegetation with preserved holm oak areas. The information boards along the Pavja Luka botanical trail in Žrnovo have been renewed.
Traditions and Cuisine
Moštra is a traditional cultural heritage practice that is especially celebrated in Žrnovo. In Žrnovo, it is performed at village festivals and religious holidays.
The traditional Makarunada in Žrnovo includes tastings and workshops on making Žrnovo makaruni. These handmade noodles consist of flour, eggs, oil and water and are served with meat sauce.
Cycling Routes
The official cycling route 2, “Eno gastro”, runs through Prvo Selo, Žrnovo, Kampuš and Postrana. The cycling route designated “Žrnovo” is a 17.4-kilometre circular route.
