Location Julian Alps Max. length 2,120 m (6,960 ft) Surface area 1.45 km (0.56 sq mi) Surface elevation 475 m Length 2.12 km Cities Bled | Basin countries Slovenia Max. width 1,380 m (4,530 ft) Max. depth 29.5 m (97 ft) Area 145 ha Width 1.38 km Parent range Julian Alps | |
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Similar Julian Alps, Bled Castle, Lake Bohinj, Triglav National Park, Vintgar Gorge | ||
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Lake Bled (Slovene: Blejsko jezero; German: Bleder See, Veldeser See) is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is 35 km (22 mi) from Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km (34 mi) from the capital city, Ljubljana.
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- Bled slovenia vintgar gorge bled castle and lake bled
- Map of Lake Bled 4260 Bled Slovenia
- Lake bled slovenia a magical day trip from ljubljana
- Geography and history
- Bled Island
- References
Map of Lake Bled, 4260 Bled, Slovenia
Lake bled slovenia a magical day trip from ljubljana
Geography and history
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 29.5 m (97 ft) and has a small island (Bled Island). 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.
The World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989 and 2011 were held at Lake Bled.
Bled Island
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 99 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.