Slovenia, the medieval castle at Lake Bled
When it is frozen, the landscape takes on fairytale tones; at the approach of spring it becomes a delightful place for walks. A weekend at Lake Bled in Slovenia is therefore always a good idea. The tourist attraction with an undeniable charm is the picturesque architecture of the castle that dates back to the year one thousand. The typography of the manor, the cellar and the herb gallery are a good reason for climbing the fortress stairs. The castle, overlooking the cliff, offers beautiful views of the lake, the island and the surrounding mountain peaks. Because of its beauty it is considered one of the most beautiful wedding locations in Europe and over the years it has also been the site of important diplomatic meetings and protocols. In this castle, in addition to the picturesque architecture, you can visit the museum’s collection, the print shop, where you can discover the secrets of manual printing, the winery, where the tourist can fill a bottle of wine and seal it with wax, the shop of the blacksmith and the restaurant, where gourmet dishes are served. In the summer months there are performances in costume and archery competitions. The castle is now used as an exhibition space. In the rooms next to the chapel are exposed the collections testify to the oldest history of Bled, from the oldest archaeological finds on, following the individual stages of historical development and representing them with the furniture of the time. The furnishings are not original, but they are significant to illustrate the style of the individual historical periods, in which the castle of Bled was inhabited.
