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Old photos of Bled

6 photographs of Bled, from 1901 to 1933 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.

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What the photos show

The 6 photographs of Bled on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1901 to 1933. 6 of them were taken before 1980; the other 0 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.1 spot was photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.6 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.

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Places in Bled through time

Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.

Postcard of Lake Bled, Bled — photos through time
Postcard of Lake Bled 6 photos · 1901–1933

Stories from Bled

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Postcard of Lake Bled, Bled, 1901
Postcard of Lake Bled 1901 This 1901 postcard shows Lake Bled, the glacial lake in the Julian Alps that was already becoming a popular resort destination within Austria-Hungary by the turn of the century, framed by its island church and clifftop…
Postcard of Lake Bled, Bled, 1902
Postcard of Lake Bled 1902 A 1902 postcard view of Lake Bled, the alpine lake in what is now northwestern Slovenia, prized for its island church and surrounding mountains, and already drawing visitors as a spa and recreation destination.
Postcard of Lake Bled, Bled, 1906
Postcard of Lake Bled 1906 Lake Bled is shown in this 1906 postcard, by which time the alpine lake had become a well-established tourist destination for visitors from across the Austro-Hungarian Empire, drawn by its mild climate and mountain…
Postcard of Lake Bled, Bled, 1908
Postcard of Lake Bled 1908 This 1908 postcard shows Lake Bled and its wooded shoreline, a scenic alpine destination in what was then Austria-Hungary's Carniola region, overlooked by mountains to the north.
Postcard of Lake Bled, Bled, 1922
Postcard of Lake Bled 1922 A 1922 postcard of Lake Bled, by then situated within the newly formed Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenes following the collapse of Austria-Hungary at the end of the First World War.
EU: No. 300. Bled (Sails) - The Lago. (1933), Bled, 1933
EU: No. 300. Bled (Sails) - The Lago. (1933) 1933 A 1933 stereoscopic photograph frames Bled Island and its church spire across the still waters of Lake Bled, overhanging branches forming a natural frame at the top of the scene.
1900s · 4 photos
1920s · 1 photo
1930s · 1 photo