Fun facts about Novo Mesto
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Novo Mesto has been nicknamed the 'City of Situlas' due to numerous situlas found in the area.
Novo Mesto
Slovenia
Novo Mesto is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend of the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.
From the “History” section
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The name Novo mesto literally means 'new town', a common name for settlements built on the site of older ones.
Novo Mesto
Slovenia
Novo Mesto is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend of the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.
From the “Name” section
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Novo Mesto became the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Novo Mesto on 7 April 2006.
Novo Mesto
Slovenia
Novo Mesto is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend of the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.
From the “Religion” section
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The Krka Valley near Novo Mesto is becoming popular among wine enthusiasts for tasting locally produced Cviček wine.
Novo Mesto
Slovenia
Novo Mesto is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend of the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.
From the “Economy” section
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Leon Štukelj, a notable person from Novo Mesto, is a three-time Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
Novo Mesto
Slovenia
Novo Mesto is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend of the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.
From the “Notable people” section
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