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Bled
Bled (; ,''Leksikon občin kraljestev in dežel zastopanih v državnem zboru,'' vol. 6: ''Kranjsko''. 1906. Vienna: C. Kr. Dvorna in Državna Tiskarna, p. 146. in older sources also ''Feldes'') is a town on Lake Bled in the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia. It is one of Slovenia, Slovenia's most visited Resort town, tourist destinations. The town is the administrative seat of the Municipality of Bled. Name The town was first attested in written sources as ''Ueldes'' in 1004 (and as ''Veldes'' in 1011). The etymology of the name is unknown and it is believed to be of pre-Slavic origin. The German name of the town, ''Veldes'', was either borrowed from Old Slovene ''*Beldъ'' before AD 800 or is derived from the same pre-Slavic source as the Slovene name. Geography Bled is located on the southern foot of the Karawanks mountain range near the border with Austria, about northwest of the national capital of Ljubljana. South of Lake Bled are the densely forested Poklju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bled Island
Lake Bled () is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is from Ljubljana International Airport and from the capital city, Ljubljana. Lake Bled is from the Lesce–Bled train station. Geography and history The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin. It is long and wide, with a maximum depth of , and it has a small island. The lake lies in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. Lake Bled was an important cult centre during the Bronze Age. Gold appliqués dating from the 13th-12th century BC were found in a deposit by the lake shore. The embossed decorations on the appliqués are thought to represent the solar and lunar years. Similar appliqués have been discovered in Switzerland, Bavaria and Hungary, mainly in Bronze Age fortified settlements and in the graves of wealthy women. Medieval Bled Castle stands above the lake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lake Bled
Lake Bled () is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is from Ljubljana International Airport and from the capital city, Ljubljana. Lake Bled is from the Lesce–Bled train station. Geography and history The lake is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin. It is long and wide, with a maximum depth of , and it has a small island. The lake lies in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. Lake Bled was an important cult centre during the Bronze Age. Gold appliqués dating from the 13th-12th century BC were found in a deposit by the lake shore. The embossed decorations on the appliqués are thought to represent the solar and lunar years. Similar appliqués have been discovered in Switzerland, Bavaria and Hungary, mainly in Bronze Age fortified settlements and in the graves of wealthy women. Medieval Bled Castle stands above the l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bled Castle
Bled Castle (, ) 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. History and structures 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. 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. The buildings are arranged around two courtyards, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipality Of Bled
The Municipality of Bled (; ) is a municipality in northwestern Slovenia in the Upper Carniola region. The seat of the municipality is the town of Bled, located on the shores of Lake Bled. The area is a popular Resort town, tourist destination. The Municipality of Bled was established in October 1994. It was greatly reduced in size with the establishment of the Municipality of Gorje in June 2006, having retained only 38% of its previous territory. Settlements In addition to the municipal seat of Bled, the municipality also includes the following settlements: * Bodešče * Bohinjska Bela * Koritno, Bled, Koritno * Kupljenik * Obrne * Ribno * Selo pri Bledu * Slamniki * Zasip Notable people Notable people that were born or lived in the Municipality of Bled include: *Iztok Čop (born 1972), rower, multiple Olympic medalist *Peter Florjančič (born 1919), inventor *Sara Isaković (born 1988), freestyle swimmer, Olympic medalist *Špela Pretnar (born 1973), skier, Olympic athlete ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zagorice, Bled
Zagorice (, also ''Zagorica'' and formerly ''Bled–Zagorice''; or ''Auritz'') is a former settlement in the Municipality of Bled in northwestern Slovenia. It is now part of the town of Bled. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola and is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Upper Carniola Statistical Region. Geography Zagorice lies in the southern part of Bled, above the eastern shore of Lake Bled. Roads to Spodnje Gorje Spodnje Gorje () is the largest settlement in the Municipality of Gorje in the Upper Carniola region of Slovenia. It includes the hamlets of Zgornji Graben, Furtuna, and Poljane on the Mežakla Plateau.Savnik, Roman, ed. 1968. ''Krajevni leksikon ..., Koritno, and Ribno branch off from Zagorice. Name Zagorice (a plural name) was attested in written sources as ''Aulatsch'' in 1253, ''Anraze'' in 1287, and ''Auratsch'' between 1306 and 1309, among other spellings, as well as ''Sagoritz'' between 1493 and 1501. The name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mlino
Mlino (, formerly ''Bled–Mlino''; ) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Bled in northwestern Slovenia. It is now part of the town of Bled. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola and is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Upper Carniola Statistical Region. Geography Mlino lies in the southern part of Bled, above the southern shore of Lake Bled. It is located southwest of the former village of Želeče. Kozarca Hill (elevation: ) rises to the south, and Jezernica Creek flows through the settlement. Before the village became part of the town of Bled, Lake Bled#Bled Island, Bled Island and its church belonged to Mlino. The name ''Mlino'' is derived from the common noun ''mlin'', referring to economic activity in the settlement. Name Mlino was attested in written sources as ''Sepach '' in 1185 and ''Sapakch'' in 1436 (among other spellings), and as ''Vieserniczy'' in 1602. After the Second World War, it was also known as ''Bled–M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Želeče
Želeče (, formerly ''Bled–Želeče''; ) is a former settlement in the Municipality of Bled in northwestern Slovenia. It is now part of the town of Bled. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola and is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Upper Carniola Statistical Region. Geography Želeče lies in the southern part of Bled, above the southeastern shore of Lake Bled Lake Bled () is a lake in the Julian Alps of the Upper Carniolan region of northwestern Slovenia, where it adjoins the town of Bled. The area is a tourist destination. The lake is from Ljubljana International Airport and from the capital ci .... It is located southwest of the former village of Zagorice. There is a cable lift from the southern part of Želeče to Straža Hill (elevation: ). Name Želeče was attested in written sources as ''Zilecca'' between 1070 and 1090, ''Schalchendorf'' in 1253, ''Zelleczach'' in 1366, and ''Ze Lëtschach'' in 1380, among other s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rečica, Bled
Rečica (, formerly ''Bled–Rečica''; or ''Reschitz'' or ''Retschitz'') is a former settlement in the Municipality of Bled in northwestern Slovenia. It is now part of the town of Bled. The area is part of the traditional region of Upper Carniola and is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Upper Carniola Statistical Region. Geography Rečica lies in the northwestern part of Bled, above the northwestern shore of Lake Bled. Rečica Creek, a tributary of the Sava Dolinka River, flows through the settlement. The terrain consists of rolling hills and somewhat swampy ground with meadows and pastures. The settlement includes the hamlet of Grimšče (or Grimščice) to the north, with Grimščice Manor (, ), also known as Wilsonia Castle (). Name Rečica was attested in written sources as ''Rieschisch'' in 1253, ''Rehschitz'' in 1273, and ''Reschize'' in 1287 (among other spellings). The name is a diminutive of the Slovene common noun ''reka'' 'river', referring to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slovenia
Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the south and southeast, and a short (46.6 km) coastline within the Adriatic Sea to the southwest, which is part of the Mediterranean Sea. Slovenia is mostly mountainous and forested, covers , and has a population of approximately 2.1 million people. Slovene language, Slovene is the official language. Slovenia has a predominantly temperate continental climate, with the exception of the Slovene Littoral and the Julian Alps. Ljubljana, the capital and List of cities and towns in Slovenia, largest city of Slovenia, is geographically situated near the centre of the country. Other larger urban centers are Maribor, Ptuj, Kranj, Celje, and Koper. Slovenia's territory has been part of many different states: the Byzantine Empire, the Carolingian Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Republic of Venice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pokljuka
The Pokljuka Plateau () is a forested karst plateau at an elevation of around , located in the Julian Alps in northwestern Slovenia. The plateau is known for its forests, pasture, mountain pastures (Javornik, Lipanca, Uskovnica, Zajamniki, etc.), and winter sports facilities. It is also a common starting point for mountain hiking, hikers. The yearly Biathlon World Cup meets are held at the Pokljuka Biathlon Center, west of the town of Bled ( by car). Pokljuka is part of Triglav National Park. Administratively, it belongs to the Municipalities of Slovenia, municipalities of Municipality of Bled, Bled, Municipality of Bohinj, Bohinj, and Municipality of Gorje, Gorje. Many beech and fir trees were chopped down in the 18th century for the Iron foundry, iron foundries in Bohinj. They have been naturally replaced mostly by spruce trees. Some swamps can also be found, which is not usual on such high plateaus. Geography and geology Pokljuka is built of thick Upper Triassic limeston ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of Slovenia
Slovenia is divided into 212 municipalities (Slovene language, Slovene: ''občine'', singular''občina''), of which 12 have urban (metropolitan) status. Municipalities are further divided into local communities and districts. Slovenia has the largest number of first-level administrative divisions of any country. The municipalities vary considerably in size and population, from the capital Ljubljana with more than 280,000 inhabitants to Hodoš with fewer than 400. Urban status is not granted strictly on the basis of population; the smallest urban municipality, Urban Municipality of Slovenj Gradec, Slovenj Gradec, has less than half as many inhabitants as the most populous non-urban municipality, Municipality of Domžale, Domžale. Slovene language, Slovene is the official language in all municipalities. Hungarian language, Hungarian is the second official language of three municipalities in Prekmurje: Dobrovnik/Dobronak, Hodoš/Hodos, and Lendava/Lendva. Italian language, Italian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
