Cultural attractions
The “Pri kmetu” Pub
It was built in 1903, the same time as an extension to the parish church was built. Therefore, the ground floor is reminiscent of the church construction. In 1909, Marija and Jože Beljan bought the…continue readingThe Kajfež Villa
The villa was built in 1901 and is classified among the finest examples of Art Nouveau architecture in Kočevje. It was built by one of the most important businessmen in Slovenia, Anton Kajfež. The half…continue reading The Kočevje Grammar School
In 1867, K.J. Schroer, PhD, a visiting professor as a fellow of the Imperial Academy of Sciences in Vienna first proposed the idea of establishing a grammar school in Kočevje. During his visit, he taught…continue readingThe Šeškov dom cultural centre
The museum building is an extremely vital monument of the Slovene statehood. It was built in 1936/37 as a Sokol House. It was intended as a multi-purpose building with a large central gym – a…continue reading The Rothel – Schleimer Villa
It is now the seat of the Kočevje border police station. There are no other data available for the building.continue readingThe Parish Church of St. Bartholomew
The original parish church was built in 1339. It stood on the same spot as later the chapel of the Holy Cross at the old cemetery. It was demolished in 1879. On the spot where…continue reading The Danish House
The house is a town attraction. The style of the house is atypical not only for Kočevje but also for the entire country and even Central Europe. The exterior is reminiscent of the exterior of…continue reading The Kočevje Cinema
The site of the present day cinema was originally occupied by a barn and a stable. In 1935 Mr. and Mrs. Poje bought the land and built a cinema. However, in 1941 the hall was…continue reading