Lake Bled (sloven. Blejsko jezero) - glacial lake in the Julian Alps in Slovenia, 2.1 km long and 1.4 km wide width. In the center of the lake is the only island in Slovenia (Blejski otok). It is a Catholic chapel of the Assumption of the 16th century, where the tradition for the wedding, and significant archaeological excavations of the early Middle Ages. To visit the island offers traditional wooden boats called "wattle" is similar to the gondola. Above the lake on a steep rock is the oldest castle in Slovenia, Bled.
Lake Bled is 10 kilometers from the capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana. The maximum depth of the lake has 30 m mountains protect the lake from the north winds, so the lake is well heated - up to 25 ° C in July and August.
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Once upon a time in the Middle Ages wore name Bled impregnable castle, which was the center of the episcopal estates. In the nineteenth century, Bled became privately owned, and the construction of the railway - tourist center of Slovenia.
The chapel has a bell desire, it can break, making a wish, which, according giving, will certainly come true.
There is a local legend about an inconsolable widow, whose husband, the owner of the castle, was killed by bandits. At her request, the church bell was cast on the island. Unfortunately, while the bell was transported to the island, a heavy storm on the lake, the boat capsized and the boatmen had drowned. Then a poor widow went to a monastery in Rome, after which the Pope was spoken of her sad story. Dad ordered to cast a new bell and send it to Bled. This bell, which is now known by that "bell desires", was made in Padova in 1534.
They say that the sound of the bell at the bottom of the lost Lake Bled sometimes distinctly heard at night during a storm.
In 1809, when France was under Bled, due to lack of financial resources the French began selling the bells of the church on the island. Preserved only "bell desires."
Staircase with 99 stone steps still retains an old wedding tradition: the groom must carry the bride in his arms up through all 99 levels, thus proving that he is ready for marriage.
In the early Middle Ages, the island was a Slavic temple. According to one legend - it was the temple of the goddess of love. Also here was found about 124 graves 9-11 cc of ancient Slavs.
Bled Castle - Castle, built on top of the 130-meter high cliff above the lake. First mentioned in 1004, has since repeatedly rebuilt and expanded.
Lake Bled - located in major international competitions in rowing. On the lake were the World Championships (1966, 1979, 1989, 2011) and Europe (1956) and World Cup (2010).
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