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When you come to Bled, don't miss an enjoyable ride to the Bled island with a special boat 'pletna'. There, you'll find the emblem of Gorenjska-the Church of the Assumption.
According to a legend, the temple of the ancient Slavic goddess Živa, once stood in the place of the present church.
The 1st church on the island was consecrated in 1142. In the 15th century it was rebuilt, together with a freestanding bell tower and the main altar.
The present look of the church dates from the 17th century, when it was renovated after an earthquake.
According to a legend, the temple of the ancient Slavic goddess Živa, once stood in the place of the present church.
The 1st church on the island was consecrated in 1142. In the 15th century it was rebuilt, together with a freestanding bell tower and the main altar.
The present look of the church dates from the 17th century, when it was renovated after an earthquake.
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The main altar with its rich gold-plated carving is from 1747 whereas the side altars of St Sebastian, St Magdalena and St Anna were made at the end of the 17th century. The central part of the altar is showing the seated Virgin Mary with Henrik II, the donor of the Bled estate, and his wife Kunigunda next to her.
The bell tower, which was built in the 15th century, has been renovated several times. The present 1 is 54m high and has 3 bells made by the bell makers from Ljubljana.
Directions: the western part of the lake
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