The Lake Bled in Slovenia
Tuesday, 3 February 2015 - 01:00 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union General , Palaces, Castles, Manors, Parks
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Lake Bled is a lake in the
Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of
Bled . The area is a popular tourist destination. The lake is 35 km (22 mi) from
Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km (34 mi) from the capital city,
Ljubljana .
The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origins. It is 2,120 m (6,960 ft) long and 1,380 m (4,530 ft) wide, with a maximum depth of 30.6 m (100 ft). The lake is situated in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. The medieval-era Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore. The Zaka Valley lies at the west end of the lake.
Lake Bled from the Mountain © Canadianhockey91/cc-by-sa-3.0
The lake surrounds Bled Island (
Blejski otok ). The island has several buildings, the main one being the pilgrimage church dedicated to the
Assumption of Mary (
Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja ), built in its current form near the end of the 17th century, and decorated with remains of Gothic frescos from around 1470 in the presbyterium and rich Baroque equipment. The church has a 52 m (171 ft) tower and there is a Baroque stairway from 1655 with 98 stone steps leading up to the building. The church is frequently visited and weddings are held there regularly. Traditionally it is considered good luck for the groom to carry his bride up the steps on the day of their wedding before ringing the bell and making a wish inside the church.
The lake is also well known among rowers because it has very good conditions for the sport. It hosted the
World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989 and 2011.
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