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Where the name Kotli comes from? The people living in the area of Hum, Humstina, believe that the name originates from the fact that the river bed is full of holes that remind of cauldrons that were used for cooking on the fireplaces (in Croatian kotao). The river flows from one »cauldron« to other, over a tall rock, and into a natural pool called Slap.


The village has maintained its current appearance since the 18th century, or even earlier. There are approximately 15 houses still standing, which are bigger and prettier than the houses in nearby villages and hamlets. The conditions for such architecture partly lie in the stable income of well known and respected local craftsmen. The houses on the main street are evidence of better times, when there were a lot of people living in the village.