Del Lake Bled I wrote and I quoted it as one of the main attractions of this pearl of the Slovenian Alps.
visiting this castle is amazing, if only for the splendid views enjoyed from its ramparts.
find it a simple matter since it stands on a rock 124 meters high overlooking the lake.
was mentioned for the first time in 1011, but the present building, except for a tower and some part of the wall dates from the sec . XVI, after the destruction following the earthquake of 1511 and the uprising of 1515 when the inhabitants of the county rebelled, exasperated by the despotism of Kreig von accounts to which the Bishop of Brixen gave the fief in granting permanent.
The castle was rebuilt by the new lords, the Auersperg, Turjak accounts.
Other popular and residential buildings around two courtyards were added in the Baroque era, everything was protected by a double round of walls and moats. The present appearance of the castle is the result of the restoration work lasted many years until 1961.
Walking on the north shore of the lake, dominated by the cliff, it is easy identify a number of paths that lead on a rock.
Likewise, it is possible to get near the entrance of the castle with cars and buses that are parking nearby.
For the series "if I do not suffer I am not happy," I face the path in full shade, and
after twenty minutes of strenuous climb arrival at the entrance.
The ticket costs 7 euros and is also entitled to a bonus of 1.50 euros for the castle restaurant. Admission proceeds between the thick outer walls, with the Gothic arch is anticipated by the drawbridge above the ditch now filled;
on the road that leads to higher levels was under the huge cylindrical tower to protect access to the second courtyard
and finally arriving at the first courtyard surrounded by ancient buildings except on the side that faces the lake
and Here I go now.
Protected by a stone parapet, the panorama is from postcard:
the lake, a bright green emerald, embraced by forests that descend from the surrounding peaks, languidly around the picturesque island (Blejski otok).
angoletti The yard has many beautiful where you can stop and contemplate this wonder.
Locate the stairs to the upper court runs through them quickly
and from here the view is even broader, spectacular and unique.
effort to distract attention to devote to the visit of the castle.
The second courtyard overlooking the castle museum with exhibition halls, starting prehistoric times,
travel the history of the place,
and especially the lovely chapel of the sixteenth Century devoted to the Saints and Ingenuino Arduino, the bishops of Brixen,
decorated with baroque frescoes
depicting the ' Emperor Henry II, his wife Cunegonde and Bishop Arduino while receiving the investiture.
scattered everywhere in the halls and exterior walls, painted or carved, there are the coats of arms bishops and governors of Bled, from which you can retrace the history of the castle.
Back to the main courtyard with a curious circular staircase
with beautiful view on the lower level
and visit the shop first and then the printing of ancient walkway protected by the sight of any enemies.
Here attention is drawn not so much from the outside view that you have the slots,
but the inner courtyard
with the lake in the background.
I leave this castle and I must reluctantly admit that I did a double take with me around, well in your memory, this beautiful memory.
Best wishes.
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