Bled Island, Lake island with church in Bled, Slovenia
The small island extends into Lake Bled, featuring the Church of the Assumption, the Provost's House, and a monumental stone staircase.
The location originally housed a pagan temple dedicated to the goddess of fertility before its transformation into a Christian site in 745.
The Church of the Assumption contains Gothic frescoes from 1470 and functions as a wedding venue where grooms carry brides up 99 steps.
Visitors reach the island via wooden pletna boats that depart regularly from multiple points around Lake Bled throughout the day.
The church bell tower contains a rope-pulled bell from 1534 that visitors ring three times while making a wish according to local custom.
Location: Municipality of Bled
GPS coordinates: 46.36223,14.09004
Latest update: September 23, 2025 12:41
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