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The main town of Dolenjska, on a bend of the Krka, with an Iron Age past and the cviček wine region around it.

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Novo mesto

Novo mesto sits inside a tight meander of the Krka, which gives the old town its shape. The area was a major Hallstatt-period centre and the local museum holds one of the richest Iron Age collections in the region, including situlae. Around it, Dolenjska grows cviček, a light, low-alcohol blended red found only here. The Krka valley upstream, with Žužemberk castle and the river’s travertine steps, is the better reason to linger.

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Škrljevo Castle

Škrljevo Castle is a castle in Carniola, in what became the municipality of Šentrupert, Slovenia.· Wikipedia

Gracar Turn

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Kozjak Castle

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Otočec Castle

Otočec Castle is a castle hotel on a small island in the middle of the Krka River in Otočec, Slovenia. It is the only water castle in Slovenia.· Wikipedia

Žužemberk Castle

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Pleterje Charterhouse

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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. The stone church is located on a hill above the Krka River.· Wikipedia

Bela

SC Gače Ski Resort is a family Slovenian ski resort in the Municipality of Semič on Mount Pogorelec. The closest city is Novo Mesto.· Wikipedia

Trebnje Castle

A castle near Novo mesto.

Zdraviliški park

A park near Novo mesto.

Gutenwerth

An island near Novo mesto.

thermal water spring of Klevevž

A spring near Novo mesto.

Practical Guide

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Atmosfera caffe

Cafe serving pizza, burger, sandwich, salad in Novo mesto.

Nelli

Restaurant serving pizza in Straža.

Pod Smrekco

Restaurant serving regional in Straža.

Gostišče Račka

Restaurant serving regional in Dolenjske Toplice.

Pri mostu

Pub in Dolenjske Toplice.

Sokol bar

Pub in Dolenjske Toplice.

Center Bar

Pub in Dolenjske Toplice.

Oštarija Herbelier

Restaurant serving regional in Dolenjske Toplice.

Kavarna

Cafe in Novo mesto.

Best time to visit

May · Jun · Sep · Oct

Elevation

200 m

Population

23,300

Suggested stay

1–2 nights

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