There's an island in Slovenia that looks like a place from a fairytale. Situated in the middle of a lake, Bled Island is just a small tear shaped isle that has a few buildings on it. There's also a wishing bell on the island and legend has it that for those people who ring the bell three times, their wishes will come true.
The island is well-known for its pilgrimage Church of the Assumption of Mary. According to BBC, it was once a place of worship for polytheistic pagans. However, a war broke out between the pagans and Christians so the altars of the former pagan temple were destroyed. After that, a church was built in dedication to the Virgin Mary.
According to the Lonely Planet, travelers are welcome to tour around the island for free. The only fees that you're going to pay for are your travel expenses. However, the church charges an admission fee for those who want to enter its premises.
Travelers need to take a pletna or a traditional wooden boat to get to the island. For those adventurous people, they can even rent a pletna and row by themselves. After getting to the island, you can climb the 99-step staircase leading to the church.
Now, there are a few traditions and legends about this church. Some people say that there's a magic bell at the top and people can ring it three times and have one wish granted. According to Travel Slovenia, it's also a custom for a groom to carry his bride and walk the 99-steps. It's believed that this will bring them good luck.
There aren't a lot of attractions on the island because it's really small but there are a souvenir store and a café. You could also take pictures with the beautiful scenery surrounding the island.
For those people who would love a beautiful wedding location or just want to experience nature's beautiful scenery, this is the place for you. It's a small island but there's much to do here.
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