Lake Bled, Slovenia: Exploring a Dictator's Villa - Rick Steves’ Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

This lakeside villa was once the summer residence for the Yugoslav royal family. Post-WWII, when Tito ran Yugoslavia with his unique style of Communism called the "Third Way," he entertained international guests here. Today it's a classy hotel and restaurant. #ricksteveseurope #ricksteves #slovenia Visit www.ricksteves.com/ for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-… • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-e… Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.

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