Novo mesto

Novo mesto, also called the metropolis of the Dolenjska region, was founded in 1365 with the granting of a charter to the town on a bend in the river Krka by Rudolf IV, Duke of Austria. Officially named Rudolfswert, the town steadily grew as Novo Mesto and soon became the administrative, cultural, religious and business hub of the region. Novo Mesto lies at the heart of the rolling Dolenjska landscape, in the embrace of the river Krka. Its wealth of natural splendours, tradition and culture can be a true experience for any visitor. Many see the Krka valley, particularly upriver from Novo Mesto, as the most beautiful river valley in the country. The valley's idyllic character is underlined by soft riverbanks, picturesque rapids and natural dams. Its unique charm derives from numerous water mills and castles, which blend in with the scenery to paint a magnificent image of times past. For an even more pleasant stay, the town has numerous vantage points, pilgrimage routes, sports and other facilities, as well as lush forests with walking paths and plenty of possibilities for hunting, fishing and gathering fruits of the forest. There are many cultural monuments and points of interest in the town, plus an exceptionally rich archaeological heritage on display in the Dolenjska Museum. Novo Mesto is asking you out on a date. Visit the town, get to know it, and you will fall in love with it for sure, for far and wide there isn't a town more scenic and alive with emotion and longing than Novo Mesto.