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Nally Preseault
"A little island, which looks like a teardrop, sits in the southwest corner of Lake Bled. Bled Island (Blejski otok) is made of dolomite. It's covered with shrubs and trees. Plus it has 99 stone steps up to its buildings, including the Church of the Assumption of Mary.
To visit the island, you must board a pletna. They're the traditional wooden boats--with flat bottoms and colorful awnings--that crisscross the turquoise water. Once you dock, you can walk the perimeter of the island along the edge of the water or climb the steps to the bell tower, the church, and the wishing bell. There's a cafe with outdoor seating--get a cold drink as you wait for the next departing pletna--as well. Expect the whole trip (the roundtrip boat ride and exploring the island) to take about two hours."
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Emma Owen
"This island can be found in most photos of Slovenia! It is a super small island with a church and a medieval castle located right on it that you can visit yourself. You can visit by renting a boat (it won't be hard to find a tour operator via manual or motor boat around the Lake) and spend some time strolling the island and making a stop at their souvenir shop. Lake Bled is very touristy in general so expect costs around every corner. "
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Vnaravo Peter
"The island of Bled is, at least as far as I know, the only natural island in Slovenia. It is composed of limestone rocks and is the result of an active glacier and a river that once flowed past it. The island has an area of 820 square meters and rises 18 meters above the surface of the lake. The island has been protected as a monument of national importance since 1999."
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