Religious sites in Herceg Novi Municipality

Historic Religious Sites

Herceg Novi’s religious landscape reflects its history at the crossroads of Eastern and Western Christianity. This collection features prominent landmarks like the 19th-century Roman Catholic Church of St. Jerome in the Old Town and various Orthodox temples spread across the coastal hills. These sites showcase traditional Mediterranean stone architecture, ranging from historic rural chapels to more elaborate urban structures. Visitors can observe the distinct architectural styles and artistic treasures, such as Baroque paintings and Byzantine-influenced icons, that have shaped the region's spiritual heritage.