Blejski grad, Slovenia
Channel: Patrick Beckers
Date: 2023-03-02

Bled Castle, originally called Burg Veldes, stands on a 139 m tall precipice overlooking Lake Bled. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1011, making it the oldest castle in Slovenia. The present appearance was created after a reconstruction in the 16th century. This was after the castle was severely damaged by a violent earthquake in 1511. There was also earthquake damage in 1690, after which the building was further strengthened. The castle can be visited as a historical museum and has been state property since 1937. The most outstanding feature of the castle is its frescoed chapel

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