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