No.2: Blejski grad

castle of Bled

Bled Castle in the past:

Probably the first Romanesque tower of castle stood there since 1004, when the German Emperor Henrik II gave the Bled estate to Bishop Albuin of Brixen as a gift. Tower was protected by walls facing the slope of the castle hill.

In the late middle Ages more towers were built and improved. Castle got his today appearance in Baroque period when other complexes were built. These are situated around two courtyards: the lower one containing outbuildings and the upper one with residential area. The two courtyards were connected with a staircase.

On the upper courtyard is also a chapel dedicated to the Bishops St. Albuin and to St. Ingenium. It was built in the 16th century. Later it was renovated in the Baroque style around 1700 and painted with frescoes.

Nowadays:

The castle is now arranged as an exhibition and museum area. The display rooms near the chapel present the ancient history of Bled with furniture and arms of those times (although these pieces are not originally from Bled Castle). You can also visit printing works, castle cellar, herbal gallery and restaurant.

From the castle you get unforgettable view of the lake Bled and the wider area of Gorenjska and the Julian Alps.