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The Church of the Assumption perches prettily atop Slovenia's only island. The island is a place of prehistory, legend and pilgrimage. Archeologists have discovered remains which date back to the 11th to 8th centuries BC as well as Slavic settlements which date round 900 to 1000. It is said that a temple to ?iva, a Slavic goddess once stood on the island. Some 124 graves have with skeletons dating from the 9th to 11th centuries betray a pre-Christian settlement in the early Middle Ages.
The Church that we see today is said to have been founded on the site of a Romanesque basilica consecrated in 1142. However the church as it stands today is the product of two major phases of rebuilding, in the 15th and 17th centuries, helped along by at least two devastating earthquakes and at least one bolt of lightening. Generations of pilgrims, now copied by thousands of tourists, have rung the "wishing bell" for good luck.. it's the thing to do really.
To reach the church your options are limited. You can certainly hire a boat and make you way there. But as motor-powered boats are forbidden on the lake, you'll need to be in relatively good form to row you and yours out there. Aside from swimming, also a strenuous option, you will be obliged to fork out some 1,800 SIT for a place on one of the romantic Pletnas which are powered by 2 oars driven by a muscular Bled man. These flat-bottomed gondolas are unique to Bled. Leave a Comment Phone: (04) 574 40 46Directions: If you take pletna, you will have 30 minutes on the island before the return journey. Masses for groups of pilgrims can be arranged with the Bled parish priest tel.: (04) 574 39 91Website: http://www.bled.si/index2.sxp?menu=4&submenu=10&lang=2
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The highlight of Bled is, of course, Lake Bled and a good way to see the Lake and all of it's beauty is to take a walk around the lake. We started off near the Hotel Toplice and headed counterclockwise but you can go either direction, there's a very nice walking path that circles the entire lake which is relatively flat. Our guide book said it would take 2 or 2 1/2 hours, I think we did it in roughly 1 3/4 hours with multiple stops for photographs and to lend assistance to some young men that had lost their football to an angry hissing mama swan.
I only got one photo where the water appeared as it did to the eye, this marvelous blue green almost emerald color that makes the lake even more magical. Leave a Comment
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Bled was created from the waters released when a glacier (Bohinj) melted and filled the natural basin that was formed by the glacier. Unlike many lakes it is not fed by any tributaries but does take clean water from a number of natural springs. There are thermal springs which have dictated the opportunistic building of three hotels, Grand Hotel Toplice, Hotel Park and Hotel Golf , whose respective swimming pools benefit.
Since the war Bled lake has developed into a world class rowing centre and has hosted no fewer than three world championships. You can see rowers training up and down the length of the lake almost every day in what must be one of the worlds most beautiful training centres. In the summer months the lake is also opened up to swimmers, with a dedicated area that is situated just under the castle. Fishing and diving are also provided for.
When the weather changes and the lake freezes over the ice scates are donned and the lake becomes a fairy-tale ice rink.
In spite of the year round usage, the water remains clear and unpolluted. Leave a Comment Directions: Details of all opening times and dates are proveded on Bled's website. Swimming: tel. (04) 5780 528 Diving: tel. (04) 530 30 30, mobile: 041 386 912 Rowing: 041 749 498 URL: www.vesl-klub-bled.si Fishing: tel. (04) 574 36 22Website: http://www.bled.si/index2.sxp?menu=15&submenu=42&lang=2
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So does Slovene gem Bled looks like from the air. Blue water, an island with a church in the middle, lots of greenery around, the castle on the rock. And as a background (not seen in this photo)- the Julian Alps with Triglav and the Karavanke Mountains, and the slopes of Jelovica and Pokljuka. Leave a Comment
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This photo shows the four features which, combined, make Bled the destination of generations: the lake, the picturesque church that sits on the island in the lake, the castle that sits high on a rocky outcrop, towering 100m above the town of Bled, and the Julian Alps rising majestically in the background.
Situated in the very north east of Slovenia, Bled makes a rewarding stop-off point in a grand tour, even an afternoon allows the visitor to appreciate the atmosphere and beauty of the location. It aslo provides a wonderful base for winter sports as well as mountain treks.
The town is awash with accommodation options and restaurants catering for all budgets. Leave a Comment Address: North East SloveniaPhone: ++386 4 574 11 22Directions: Tourist Information Center : TIC pri Turističnem društvu Bled Cesta svobde 10, SI - 4260 BledWebsite: www.bled.si Other Contact: td-bled@g-kabel.si
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For a free, and healthy, activity in Bled take a walk around the lake. It's about 3km in total, and offers some great views of the island church, the castle and the town itself. It's paved all the way around, and there are even some sections where you can walk along wooden trestles on the shore. There are a lot of benches to take rests along the route, but few places to fill up refreshments, so take plenty of water with you on a hot day. If you go down the right hand side of the lake, you will also see some of the many walks up to the cliff top castle. Leave a Comment
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This is maybe the main reason why so many tourists want to see Bled on their Slovenia-trip. The lake looks so picturesque and the island with the church on it is simply georgeous. You should take a walk on the lake when in Bled or even take a room with view to the lake, like I did ...
The lake came out from the rests of the glacier of Wochein (Bohinj). It is 2000 metres long, 1000 metres bride. Its deepest part is 31metres. It is provided with hot springs and so it can get between 18 and 24 °C in summer and in Winter it hardly freezes.
Leave a Comment Directions: The whole village of Bled is built on the lake and so you CANNOT miss it !!
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Here you are in the Alps of all things, looking over a glacial lake that is as picturesque as any you will find. To top off its charm, there is a small island in the middle of the lake and atop it sits a charming little church. There are not a lot of 'must see' things here so you can just relax on a boat ride to the island, enjoy the scenery and eat while watching over it all. Leave a Comment Directions: If you walk or drive around lake, you will see where people swim.
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It's a simple and obvious one, but you get some very pretty views walking around the lake. It's a great thing to do when you first arrive. It takes about 2 hours to get round at a leisurely stroll (with plenty of time to stop & take pictures). If you get a bit pooped there is a little tourist train that drives around Bled & it's lake so you can always pick that up at one of the several stops points and hitch a ride home again.
Other popular ways of getting around the lake:
Roller blade
Horse & carriage (pick up point near Bled's town hall)
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When in Bled, if you open your eyes you will see Lake Bled. It is a beautiful Lake, surrounded by hills covered with trees, an island in the lake and a view of the Bled Castle. There is a walking path most of the way around the Lake. Leave a Comment Directions: In Bled, you won't miss it.
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