Wondercut Arrives at Bled Castle: A New Way to Step Into 9th-Century Slovenia

Bled Castle unites history and innovation.

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We’re excited to announce that Wondercut has officially arrived at Bled Castle, where visitors can now experience a cutting-edge blend of heritage and technology. As of this spring, three newly installed historical figures—crafted as life-sized “lutke”—are equipped with Wondercut, offering a transformative and interactive journey into the past.

At Bled Castle, visitors can scan a QR code next to select exhibits, take a quick selfie, and watch as their face is seamlessly mapped onto the portrait of a historical character. The result is a personalized image that shows them as they might have looked in 9th-century Slovenia—available to share digitally or print as a keepsake.

The new Wondercut-enhanced exhibits include:

• Romanka – A reconstruction of a Roman woman, buried on the Bled Pristava estate in the late 6th to early 7th century. Her jewelry and clothing reflect the Alpine fashion of the time.
• Slavic Family – Based on archaeological finds from eastern Slovenia, this group portrays a typical 9th-century Slavic family. As Slavic communities settled Bled, they began to intermarry with the native Roman population, blending skills, tools, and traditions.
• Warrior with Sword and Spear – Inspired by finds from Gradišče nad Bašljem, this reconstruction represents a late 9th-century warrior, likely part of a guard unit protecting a local chieftain or early hilltop settlement on the castle site.

Wondercut offers a playful but powerful way to connect visitors with the people who once lived in these regions. For museums, it opens up new storytelling potential—merging historical accuracy with modern engagement tools.

Bled Castle is the latest institution to bring Wondercut into its exhibitions, and we’re proud to see this technology continuing to evolve through real-world applications like this.

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