Evidence has been unearthed that suggests a settlement of some sort has existed on Bled Island since the 8th century BC; these days, the best way to reach it is to take a traditional pletna boat (akin to a large gondola) across the lake.
On a speck of land in the middle of teal-hued Lake Bled stands a church with one of the most picturesque outlooks in Europe. Evidence has been unearthed that suggests a settlement of some sort has existed on Bled Island since the 8th century BC; these days, the best way to reach it is to take a traditional pletna boat (akin to a large gondola) across the lake.