Novo Mesto

Novo Mesto has been nicknamed the 'City of Situlas' due to numerous situlas found in the area.

The name Novo mesto literally means 'new town', a common name for settlements built on the site of older ones.

Novo Mesto became the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novo Mesto on 7 April 2006.

The Krka Valley near Novo Mesto is becoming popular among wine enthusiasts for tasting locally produced Cviček wine.

Leon Štukelj, a notable person from Novo Mesto, is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.