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Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana
An iconic Art Nouveau bridge guarded by four dramatic copper dragon statues, a beloved symbol of Slovenia's charming capital.
58 km · about 65 min drive
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Novo Mesto
Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto, Slovenia · Europe
About Novo Mesto
Novo Mesto sits on the route: 15 minutes from Straža, 58km from Risnjak National Park.
Novo Mesto is in Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto, Slovenia, with about 24,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Straža, about 8 km away.
Novo Mesto (pronounced [ˈnɔ̀ːʋɔ ˈmèːstɔ] ; Slovene: Novo mesto; also known by alternative names) is the seventh-largest city of Slovenia. It is the economic and cultural centre of the traditional region of Lower Carniola (southeastern Slovenia) and the seat of the City Municipality of Novo Mesto. It lies on a bend ofRead more
the Krka River, close to the border with Croatia.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Novo Mesto?
Within an hour or so of Novo Mesto: Dragon Bridge, Ljubljana (58 km), Ljubljana Castle (58 km), Risnjak National Park (58 km).
Are there any good drives near Novo Mesto?
The nearest famous roads are Solčava Panoramic Road, Ljubelj Pass (Loibl Pass) and South Styrian Wine Road.
Where is Novo Mesto?
Novo Mesto is in Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto, Slovenia, about 8 km from Straža.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 24,446
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Slovenia
- Region
- Urban Municipality of Novo Mesto
- Timezone
- Europe/Ljubljana
- Coordinates
- 45.8040, 15.1689
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Slovenia
Motorway vignette required.
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Worth the detour from Novo Mesto
3 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Ljubljana Castle
A medieval hilltop castle offering panoramic views over Ljubljana's pastel-colored old town with the Julian Alps on the horizon.
58 km · about 65 min drive
national park
Risnjak National Park
Dense beech-fir forests and the Kupa river spring crown the Gorski Kotar highlands above Rijeka.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Novo Mesto
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 77 kmKrk BridgeTwin reinforced-concrete arches leap from the mainland to Krk island; on opening in 1980 the 390 m main span was the longest concrete arch in the world, a dramatic gateway to the Kvarner islands.
- 77 kmLogar ValleyGlacial U-shaped valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps with a toll road running its length to the Rinka waterfall.
- 78 kmSolčava Panoramic RoadA high balcony road above the Logar Valley in the Kamnik-Savinja Alps, threading hill farms and viewpoints between Solčava and Podolševa with constant views of 2,000 m limestone walls.
Driving in Slovenia
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.55/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €16 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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