Bled Castle
| Bled Castle | |
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Blejski grad | |
| Bled Castle is the oldest Slovenian castle mentioned in documents View of Bled Castle | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Medieval castle |
| Architectural style | Renaissance, Romanesque walls |
| Location | Bled, Slovenia |
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| Elevation | 599 |
| References | |
| giskd2s.situla.org (archived) | |
Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes) is a medieval castle built on a precipice above the city of Bled in Slovenia, overlooking Lake Bled. According to written sources, it is the oldest Slovenian castle and is currently one of Slovenia's most visited tourist attractions. Nowadays, the castle is a historical museum with a collection representing the lake's history.[1]
History and structures
[edit | edit source]The castle was first mentioned in a deed of donation issued by Emperor Henry II to the bishops of Brixen on May 22, 1011. The castle remained as the residence of the bishops for eight centuries.[1][2] At the time of the deed of donation, the area belonged to the March (or Margraviate) of Carniola in the Holy Roman Empire, but in 1278 it passed to the Austrian House of Habsburg.
The oldest part of the castle is the Romanesque tower. In the Middle Ages more towers were built and the fortifications were improved. Other buildings were constructed in the Renaissance style.[3] The buildings are arranged around two courtyards, which are connected with a staircase. There is a chapel in the upper courtyard, which was built in the 16th century and renovated around 1700 when it was also painted with illusionist frescoes. The castle also has a drawbridge over a moat.
Gallery
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Upper courtyard with residence and the Gothic castle chapel
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Lower courtyard with castle outbuildings
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Castle entrance
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Buildings around the lower courtyard
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View from Bled Castle
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Bled Castle in winter
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Bled Castle in late summer
References
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External links
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- Bled Castle. Bled Cultural Institute.
- Virtual panoramas. Bled Castle.
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