Lake Bled, Slovenia Stock Photo

Lake Bled is of mixed glacial and tectonic origin.The lake lies in a picturesque environment, surrounded by mountains and forests. Medieval Bled Castle stands above the lake on the north shore. The Zaka Valley lies at the west end of the lake. The World Rowing Championships in 1966, 1979, 1989, and 2011 were held at Lake Bled.The lake surrounds Bled Island . The island has several buildings, the main one being the pilgrimage church dedicated to the Assumption of Mary , built in its current form near the end of the 17th century, and decorated with remains of Gothic frescos from around 1470 in the presbyterium and rich Baroque equipment.