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In the Slovenian Alps, an Island on an Emerald Lake Beckons

October 1, 2019

Just over 30 miles northwest of the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, you’ll find an alpine lake that looks straight out of a fairytale. With a cliff-side castle, an emerald green, fresh water lake and some of the best views of the Julian Alps, you’d be forgiven for mistaking Lake Bled and its island church for a storybook cover. And as you cross the lake in a traditional wooden boat, learn the legend of the bell that lies below these emerald green waters.

Tags Slovenia, Europe, lake, castle, architecture, society, nature, Ljubljana, Julian Alps, Arts and Culture
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