¨     Slovenian town of Bled has been honored as one of the Best Tourism Villages 2025.

¨     UN Tourism agency has honored it for its sustainable and community-centered tourism model.

¨     It is known for its stunning lake, island church, and hilltop castle.

¨     Bled was recognized for preserving both natural beauty and cultural traditions while encouraging responsible travel.

¨     Bled became the fourth village in Slovenia to receive this distinction.

¨     Solcava, Radovljica, and Bohinj are also in the prestigious list.

¨     The award announcement took place in Huzhou, China, where 52 villages were chosen from a pool of over 270 candidates representing 65 countries.

¨     This UN initiative seeks to combat rural population decline by leveraging tourism to stimulate local economies and protect cultural identity.