- Address: Grajska cesta, 4260 Bled, Slovenia;
- Discovery: 1011;
- Website: blejski-grad.si;
- Phone: +386 4 572 97 82.
Travelers who decided to explore the amazing country of Slovenia , it is always recommended to familiarize yourself with such a landmark as Bled Castle. It is an ancient monument of this country and impresses with its unique architecture and history.
History of erection
The history of the castle began more than a thousand years ago, then in this area was built only one tower in the Romanesque style, which was called Feldes. The building belonged to the emperor Henry II, he granted it to Bishop Albuin. In the Middle Ages the construction was decided to be strengthened and for this purpose the fortress walls with towers in the corners were erected. Over time, the wall was destroyed, so today you can see only the arch in the Gothic style, which serves as an entrance inward. There is also an old lift bridge near the entrance.
The peculiarity of the castle is that it was not used for the needs of high-ranking persons, therefore it does not contain in its interior luxurious things and halls. Since the end of the 19th century, the owners of the castle have been constantly changing, and then found themselves in the hands of the state. In 1947, there was a fire, after which a significant reconstruction was carried out.
Bled Castle (Slovenia) - description
Bled Castle (Slovenia) is located in a very picturesque place, it rises on a cliff that is located on the shores of Lake Bled . As for the architecture of this building, it combines several styles - Romanesque and Gothic, which were created in an earlier era, and baroque, the features of which appeared about the times of reconstructions and reconstructions. The complex consists of the following parts:
- Two patios, located on different levels, which are connected by a ladder.
- In the courtyard, which is on the upper level, there is a chapel built in the 16th century. At first, Gothic style was used in the construction, but in 1700 a reconstruction was made, during which baroque features appeared. The interior vaults of the chapel are decorated with frescoes, and the walls contain portraits of Emperor Henry II and his wife.
- Bled Castle has an observation deck from where you can admire the spectacular views of the mountains and Lake Bled.
What can you see in the castle?
In the castle you can not only admire its unique architecture, but also visit various attractions, which include the following:
- at the castle a historical museum is opened, where visitors can see objects of everyday life, armor and weapons that have existed for various eras;
- in the lower courtyard you can see an ancient well;
- interest for tourists is represented by the chapel and the old printing house, where you can try yourself as a printer and print the text on an old machine;
- when visiting the smithy you can see the work of the blacksmith and most to visit this role and to forge a souvenir coin for yourself;
- wine cellar where you can get acquainted with the production of wine and buy a drink as a souvenir, while it is certified with a wax seal and will issue a certificate of its high quality.
Information for tourists
Bled castle is open for visiting at different times depending on the season, the time of its work is:
- from November to March - from 8:00 to 18:00;
- from April to June 14 - from 8:00 to 20:00;
- from June 15 to September 15 - from 8:00 to 21:00;
- from September 16 to October 31 - from 8:00 to 20:00.
In order to get into the castle, you need to climb on a fairly steep path, this is part of the excursion program.
How to get there?
The Bled castle can be reached from Ljubljana , the distance from the airport to Bled is 34 km, and the journey time by car will take about 25 minutes. You can use the bus route.