Novo Mesto Cathedral

The St. Nicholas Cathedral (Slovene: " Stolna cerkev sv Nikolaja. " ) In the Slovenian town of Novo mesto is the Roman Catholic Church Bishop of the Diocese of Novo Mesto.

The stone church is located on a hill near the Krka river. With the establishment of the Diocese of Novo Mesto 2006, the original collegiate church to the cathedral was charged. The church is Gothic and Baroque elements. A special feature is the fractional longitudinal axis. The choir is opposite the main ship is significantly increased.

Was located at the site of the present church is already an older church that was mentioned in 1428 for the first time. It was from 1494 and remodeled substantially increased. This reconstruction lasted until 1623. This was due to the attacks of the Turks, as well as a fire in 1576th At that time the high altar painting was purchased, a work of Venetian artist Tintoretto. The 1733 built side altars are by Valentin Metzinger. The baroque church was re-gothicised designed in a further restoration. The bell tower was added in 1860.