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Bled Castle (Grad)

Lake Bled, Bled 4260, Slovenia
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Ranked #7 of 20 attractions in Bled
Type: Castles, Religious Sites
Traveler Description: The Bled castle stands on a rock about 100 m above the lake. There is a great view to the town, lake and countryside. A Romanesque tower stood in the... more »
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Cluj-Napoca
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

A beautiful castle, on top of the cliff. Quite a lot of stairs to climb, but well worth the climb(of course you can deside to take the car/taxi/bike anytime to avoid the stairs). Yes, the entrance fee is a lot(8 euro) but here's a tip: if you are only interested in the view (wich is marvelous by the way) you... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013 via mobile

We paid the entrance fee of 8 eur (which is quite a lot compared to many other sites!) expecting to actually see the inside of the castle. But you don't. The view is great, true, but you can also see it from outside. There's a tiny museum and shops - felt more like a mini-shopping mall than a castle.

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Los Olivos, Ca
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

It's easy to overlook the hike up this picturesque promontory when you're loving the lake, but make the effort, the view is stellar even if the keep is closed.

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

Highly recommend if you are visiting Bled. The view from Bled castle is breathtaking! It's absolutely gorgeous just like a painting. If I remember correctly it costs about 8 Euro for entrance fee. We also had lunch at the restaurant inside. They have special set offer for 20 Euro (including amazing view of Lake Bled for free LOL) Don't forget... More

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wales
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Visited the castle whilst at a Tae Kwon Do competition at the resort, we walked through the wooded area on the constructed paths. The gradient was fairly steep so for those who have difficulty in walking or breathing problems then DO NOT take this route. The group us completed the walk and we felt the burn. Upon reaching the castle,... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

From the castle you can see the whole beautiful Bled and its surrounding mountains and valleys. Amazing view! However, there's really nothing much inside the castle: a tiny museum with a few rocks, a one-room iron-made place filled up with souvenirs, a botanic garden with 'grass'... I really with there's more stories going on in the castle. I feel its... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Fantastic views of the lake. The museum is of good size for my liking and interesting. Child friendly. There is a restaurant but we have not visited as have made other plans.

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Wiesbaden, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Bled Castle is a beautiful castle perched high up on a hill top. It isn't a huge place, but offers some of the most spectacular views from the castle grounds of the surrounding valley and mountain range. It has an interesting museum that our 10 year old son really enjoyed (especially the geological exhibit) and a really cool wine cellar... More

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

Take the steep road up to the Bled Castle for marvelous views of Lake Bled and the Julian Alps. It was the first driving challenge for our tour bus driver, later to be outdistanced by the spectacular pass crossing of the Julian Alps on Highway 206. While it's the lake views that are number one here, inside the castle there... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

very interesting museum explaining history of area - wonderful views - but a very steep climb from base

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