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Bled, a town which until 1918 was called Veldes, is a famous mountain resort in Slovenia.
The city is located in the Julian Alps, Lake Bled mountain (Blejsko Lake), within which there is a small island (Blejski Otok) occupied by a medieval monastery (St. Mary's church).
Swiss naturopath Arnold Rikli (1823-1906) contributed significantly to the development of the resort's spa Bled in the second half of the nineteenth century. Due to its mild climate, Bled has been visited by aristocrats in the world. Today is an important tourist resort, offering a wide range of sports (golf, fishing, horseback riding) and is a starting point for hiking and mountain trails, especially near Triglav National Park.
The small island is home to the middle of Lake Bled Church of Assumption pilgrimage, visitors frequently beat the church bell as it is supposed to bring luck. Prehistoric human footprints were discovered on the island. Also, the church where there was a temple dedicated Zivei, goddess of love and fertility in Slavic culture. The island can be reached on a traditional wooden barge called Pletna. Island on Lake Bled has 99 steps. A local tradition is that at weddings, newly husband to climb the stairs with his wife in his arms, during which it must not speak.
Bled | Bled, a town which until 1918 was called Veldes, is a famous mountain resort in Slovenia.
The city is located in the Julian Alps, Lake Bled mountain (Blejsko Lake), within which there is a small island (Blejski Otok) occupied by a medieval monastery (St
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