Pletna boat. Bled Castle/Blejski grad, 1011 AD, Slovenia, Europe.

A Pletna boat paddles across Lake Bled under the medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes), which was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. The distinctive two-paddle Pletna boats originated in 1590 and can carry 20 people. A colourful awning protects passengers from sun and weather. The respected title of "Pletnarstvo," Pletna oarsman, has been handed down within specific families from generation to generation.

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A Pletna boat paddles across Lake Bled under the medieval Bled Castle (Slovene: Blejski grad, German: Burg Veldes), which was built a little before 1011 AD on a cliff above the city of Bled, in what is now Slovenia, Europe. The distinctive two-paddle Pletna boats originated in 1590 and can carry 20 people. A colourful awning protects passengers from sun and weather. The respected title of "Pletnarstvo," Pletna oarsman, has been handed down within specific families from generation to generation.