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Bled Castle

Slovenia's oldest castle, perched on a cliff 130 meters above the lake, with a museum and a terrace view.

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Open
Every day
Price
Paid
Time Needed
1½ hours
Address
Grajska cesta 61, 4260 BledDirections
Getting There
A steep 15-minute walk up from the town, or a car to the top.

Why Go

The castle was first mentioned in 1004, when the German emperor gave the land to the bishops of Brixen. Its courtyards hold a museum of the region's history, a printing workshop and a wine cellar, and the terrace looks over the lake to the island and the Alps.

Nearby in Lake Bled

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