Bled Castle, Medieval castle in Bled, Slovenia
The fortress stands on a 130-meter limestone cliff above Lake Bled, featuring Renaissance architecture with multiple defensive towers and two connected courtyards.
German king Henry II granted the estate to Bishop Albuin of Brixen in 1004, making this structure the first documented castle in Slovenia.
The Gothic chapel in the upper courtyard houses frescoes from 1700 and serves as a testament to centuries of religious architecture.
Visitors can access the castle daily from 8:00 to 20:00, with opportunities to explore the museum collection and experience traditional wine tastings.
The castle printing workshop contains a functional Gutenberg wooden press where craftsmen demonstrate historical printing techniques using hand-made paper.
Location: Municipality of Bled
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Gothic architecture
Elevation above the sea: 599 m
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:00-20:00
Website: http://blejski-grad.si/it
GPS coordinates: 46.36985,14.10036
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
This overview of Slovenia presents landscapes between the Alps and Adriatic: lakes like Lake Bled, medieval castles like Predjama, extensive cave systems like Postojna, historical cities like Ljubljana, and mountain regions like Triglav National Park. The country offers outdoor activities from hiking to skiing.
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