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"Let's be honest. You chose Slovenia as your next destination because of Bled. Lake Bled, specifically. Those pictures--the glacial lake and its turquoise water with Bled Island and its church in the center, Bled Castle looking down from its cliffside perch, and the Julian Alps in the background--just captivated you. You finally get to see this magical spot in person.
Bled was first settled in the Middle Stone Age. Yes, there's a lot of history here. The Slavs, the Franks, the Bavarians, the Germans, and the Austrians all claimed this area at one point. Tito, the revolutionary who ruled Yugoslavia, even built his summer residence here in the 1940s.
Tourism now dominates Bled. Visitors come for the gorgeous scenery, the mild climate, and water sports. Pletnas (wooden boats with colorful awnings) glide across the calm water. While forests, gorges, and mountains for climbing, hiking, and skiing are just a short ride away. This is Slovenia's favorite playground."
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