Lake Bled
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| Location | Slovenia |
| Max length | 2120 m |
| Max width | 1380 m |
| Surface area | 1.45 km² |
| Max depth | 30.6 m |
| Surface elevation | 475 m |
| Islands | Blejski otok (islet) |
| Settlements | Bled |
Lake Bled (Slovenian: Blejsko jezero) is a glacial lake and lies in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a popular tourists destination.
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[edit] Geography and history
The lake is 2120 m long and 1380 m wide, its maximum depth being 30.6 metres. The lake is situated in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. A medieval castle stands above the lake on the north shore. There is an island situated on the lake with several buildings, the main one being the Assumption of Mary's Pilgrimage Church (Slovenian: Cerkev Marijinega vnebovzetja), bulit in the 15th century, where weddings are being held regularly. The church has a 52-metre tower and there is a stairway with 99 steps leading up to the building.
The lake is also famous among rowers since it has very good conditions for the sport. It hosted the World Rowing Championships in 1979 and in 1989.
The lake is 35 kilometers from the Ljubljana International Airport and 55 km from the country's capital city Ljubljana.
[edit] Gallery
 Aerial view |
 Lake with castle |
 Island on the lake |
 Island church |
 Ducks on lake Bled |
 Swan with a cygnet |
 Pletna |
 Half frozen lake |
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Bled island website (Slovenian only)
[edit] References
- The Columbia Gazetteer of the World, ed. Saul B. Cohen. Columbia University Press, New York. 1998
- Fodor's Eastern and Central Europe, 19th edition. ed. Bonnie Bills. Fodors, New York. 2001
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