Bled Castle

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 the most visited tourist attractions in Slovenia. Nowadays, the castle is employed as a historical museum with a collection that represents the lake's history.

Bled Castle
Blejski grad
View of Bled Castle
General information
TypeMedieval castle
Architectural styleRenaissance, Romanesque walls
Town or cityBled
CountrySlovenia
Coordinates46°22′11″N 14°06′02″E
Elevation599
References
giskd2s.situla.org (archived)
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