Novo mesto Essentials
Novo mesto is the administrative center of the Dolenjska region, built on a prominent bend of the Krka River. The town is a significant archaeological site, famous for Iron Age situlae displayed at the Dolenjska Museum. The historic core includes the Cathedral of St. Nicholas with its Tintoretto altarpiece and the early 20th-century City Hall. Nearby, the landscape is dotted with medieval fortifications, including the unique island castle of Otočec and the cliffside ruins of Luknja Castle.
A Otočec Castle
Otočec Castle is a castle hotel on a small island in the middle of the Krka River in Otočec, Slovenia.
B Novo Mesto Cathedral
Novo Mesto Cathedral or St Nicholas's Cathedral in Novo Mesto is the seat of the Diocese of Novo Mesto and a landmark of the town.
C Dolenjska Museum
An interesting regional museum featuring art, cultural artifacts and archeological finds from the Dolenjska area.
Mestna hiša
Located on Glavni trg, this building serves as the administrative seat of the municipality. The facade features the town's coat of arms, depicting the founder, Archduke Rudolf IV of Habsburg.
E grad Luknja
13th-century castle ruins situated at the entrance of a karst cave. It historically guarded the strategic passage between the Krka and Mirna valleys.
F Grad Hmeljnik
Medieval castle ruins first mentioned in 1217. It features Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements and served as a strategic defensive point until its destruction in 1943.
G Grad Struga / Strugg
The marvelous castle located right next to a golf course is today a popular place for pleasant business meetings or even weddings.
Grad Grm / Stauden / Grmski grad / Mordaxov grad
16th-century Renaissance manor house and park. Historically owned by the Mordax family, the building now serves as an archive for regional historical records.
Jakač House
A museum dedicated to collecting and presenting the works of the famous Slovenian painter, graphic artis, photographer and film-maker…
Skulptura Leona Štuklja
A bronze monument honoring the Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Leon Štukelj, who was born in Novo mesto in 1898.
K Gostišče Loka
A riverside restaurant located on the banks of the Krka River, featuring views of the historic town walls and the Kandija Bridge.
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