Slovenian History Quest

The circle of life

The circle of life

This room, named the circle of life, presents the yearly life cycle of Bled inhabitants throughout the centuries. Items from the times of antiquity and all the way up to modern days are arranged around photographs of seasons and agricultural tasks. The variety of showcased elements and themes ranges from work and holidays, birth and death, ancient lore and contemporary poetry, to pagan customs and Christian religion, pilgrimages during the Middle Ages and modern tourist travel.

In the centre of the exhibition space is a replica of the fibula or brooch with a braided ornamental motif resembling the impression of a cross. The braided motif was a highly common ornament used from prehistoric times all the way up to modern days.