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Herceg NoviHerceg Novi is a town in southwestern Montenegro, population ca. 14,100 (2003 est.), located at the entrance to the Boka Kotorska and at the foot of the Orjen mountain (1892m). The municipality of Herceg Novi covers an area of 235 km². The picturesque town of Herceg Novi was known as Castelnuovo during most of its history. It has a dismantled 14th century citadel, which has, at various times, been occupied by Bosnians, Turks, Venetians, Spaniards, Russians, French, English and Austrians. The Orthodox convent of St. Sava, standing amid beautiful gardens, was founded in the 16th century, and contains many fine specimens of 17th century silversmith work. External link
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