Novo Mesto Cathedral, Gothic cathedral in Novo Mesto, Slovenia

Novo Mesto Cathedral stands on a hill above the Krka River, its west bell tower, high Gothic chancel and lower Baroque nave aligned on a broken longitudinal axis. The chancel, with three bays and a five-eighth polygonal end, is rib-vaulted and supported by stepped buttresses. A two-storey annex between chancel and nave now holds the sacristy and the crypt entrance.

The original structure was documented in 1428 and underwent major reconstruction between 1493 and 1623. During this period, the modest church transformed through several building phases into a substantial cathedral with expanded interior spaces and new architectural features.

The cathedral displays a blend of Gothic structures and Baroque chapels that visitors can observe throughout the interior. The layering of different architectural styles creates a visible record of how the place evolved and was reshaped over time.

The cathedral sits on a hill in the old town and is surrounded by the Krka River, making it easy to identify from a distance. Visitors should expect stairs and slopes when approaching the building, but the elevated location offers views over the city and surroundings.

The high altar holds Tintoretto's "The Vision of Saint Nicholas" (c. 1582), acquired by provost Polidoro de Montagnana, who financed the renovation after the 1576 fire. The painting is a rare work by the Venetian master in Slovenia.