Originally built in the middle of the 14th century, the church was completely destroyed in the great flood of 1781 - which was so powerful it actually changed the course of the Sava - but was rebuilt by the resilient townsfolk the following year with the help of the Cistercian monks from nearby Kostanjevica. The quaint Romanesque church is located in the centre of the old town, slightly removed from the main road - an architectural peculiarity that resulted from a shortage of funds at the time of construction. The interior of the church is covered in fine frescoes dating back to the 19th century, although the most impressive among them is the one that sits above the presbytery and was executed by famed Slovene artist Stane Kregar in 1966.