Novo Mesto Cathedral, Novo mesto, Slovenia

Novo Mesto Cathedral is located on a hill above the Krka River. It is distinguished by a combination of Gothic and Baroque architecture and a broken longitudinal axis, because the presbytery is higher than the nave. The original church was first mentioned in 1428, although it was standing already before. The three-pole presbytery with its quintuple axis ending has been preserved from the time.

In 1493, when the chapter was established, a reconstruction was started and lasted until 1623. In 1576, the building was damaged in a fire. Its renovation was financed by the provost Polidoro de Montagnana, who ordered the construction of a new high altar and acquired the oil painting The Vision of Saint Nicholas (c. 1582) by Venetian Mannerist painter Tintoretto to stand on it. In 1621, the nave area with Baroque arches and three Baroque chapels on each side were constructed. In the 19th century, the church was gothicised. In 1733, new side altars with paintings by Valentin Metzinger were erected. In 1860, a new polygonal belfry was erected in the shell of an older one on the west side of the church. The main altar was renovated in 1868 by Matija Tomc. In 1901, the presbytery was ornamented by Matija Koželj.

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Music Grinder (2 years ago)
A great view from the top of Novo mesto, worth a visit, quiet atmosphere and such a great monument of historic significance. Easy to walk up the hill. Scenic views are stunning especially around the sunset or sunrise. Can highly recommend

Andrea Nori (3 years ago)
To get there on foot (by car it's very easy because there is a parking literally behind the church just for 80cent/h) you have to struggle a little bit, but it's absolutely worth it! The church is beautiful both inside and outside. Inside there are also some panels in different languages (Slovenian, English, German and Italian) that explain the history. It was interesting

Rok Stražar (3 years ago)
Interesting building because it was not build straight. I guess they were drunk??? Now bishop's church. Cerkev z ovinkom, zanimivo.

S R (5 years ago)
Hogwarts fans watch out! Since there is this portray of Draco Malfoy my kids were flashed. ? Other than this is the bent form of the inside quite unique. You can see the crypta as well, just take the stairs down a few steps to the right from the main entrance.

Marko Dilberovic (6 years ago)
One part of the outside looks really old, and the other much newer. There's an info table nearby, check it out to learn about history. The inside looks like classical church interior but the altar seems a bit odd since it's not directly vertical on it.

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