St. Martin's Parish Church
St. Martin's Parish Church in Bled is the parish church of the Parish of Bled. A Gothic Revival structure was built between 1903 and 1905 according to plans by the Austrian architect Friedrich von Schmidt, with minor modifications, especially in regard to internal equipment, by the architect Josip Vancaš. It was constructed by the Gustav Tönnies Company from Ljubljana.
The artwork and architecture in the church and its surroundings present various styles and periods. The interior of the church was painted with frescoes from 1932 to 1937 by academic painter Slavko Pengov, including one portraying Vladimir Lenin as Judas Iscariot in a depiction of the Last Supper. It also has a number of statues by Ivan Vurnik. Before World War II, the greatest Slovenian architect, Jože Plečnik, designed the wayside shrine by the garden in front of the church. The preserved walls of the church originate from the 15th century and remind us of the Turkish invasions.
You can usually only enter during the mass time (times posted on the door), but the front door is usually open so you can take a look through the glass.
Location: Bled
