Bratislava OFFICIAL SPOT
Bratislava is the history, architecture, tradition, culture, art, drinks, food and nightlife.
Located on the River Danube, Bratislava is easily accessible. It’ a great place to hang out. The city is safe, friendly, hassle-free and there is always something worth doing; whether you’re here for an afternoon, a week or a year.
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Bratislava has always been a flourishing and prosperous town, which has made the most of its strategic position on the Danube and at the intersections of important European trade routes. In the Mediaeval period and later in the 18th century, it was a significant economic centre and later, a cultural and political centre of Central Europe. It was thanks to its location that in the 16th Century, Bratislava i became the capital and coronation town of the Hungarian Kingdom and the place, where its crown jewels were kept. For one thing, it was remote from the invading Turks, yet close to imperial Vienna, from where the whole of the Austro-Hungarian Empire was governed for almost the following 500 years.
For a long time, Vienna and Bratislava were very closely connected economically, culturally and politically. In the 18th century, the Castle was rebuilt and served as a summer residence for Queen Maria Theresa who visited the town frequently. The main reason for her regular visits was the fact, that her favourite daughter, Maria Christine, lived here for almost 20 years.
The strategic location of the town had been considered a long-term advantage but suddenly in the middle of the 20th century it became a major disadvantage, when Bratislava had to pay heavily for its unique position. After the communists came to power in 1948, an Iron Curtain, visible from the city centre, was drawn. It brutally divided what had once been a single economic and cultural region.
Following the fall of communism in 1989, Bratislava could at last develop as a free town and re-establish its close relations with Vienna.Now, paradoxically, it was Vienna which held the excluded region back from its more rapid growth. Although much was resolved once Slovakia became a member of the European Union in 2004, the final impediment to the rapid development of the cross-border Euro-region was removed as late as 2007 when a motorway on the Austrian side came into operation and Slovakia became part of the Schengen group.
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Bratislava is a city full of history, but is still a young capital. This city on the Danube has been the Slovakian capital for 25 years and today it offers visitors a winning combination of impressive historical landmarks and modern methods to enjoy them.
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Bratislava Slovakia Official Video
Offical promotional video for Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia.
Director: Samuel Vican
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Producer: David Vavercak
Music: Roman Ferianc
Welcome to Bratislava - Slovakia
Vidéo réalisée dans le cadre du concours Erasmus+ & moi, organisé par le ministère de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche à l'occasion des 30 ans du programme Erasmus+.
Video realized for the contest Erasmus+ & moi, organized by the French Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Research, to celebrate the 30 years of the program Erasmus+.
Images, Sound, Audio & Video Editing by Mathieu Duval.
Camera : Panasonic compact TZ40
Sound : Lapel microphone Audio-Technica APR 3350
Video editing : Adobe Premiere Pro CC
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Bernardo F. (Albufeira, PORTUGAL)
Célia B. (Montpellier, FRANCE)
Francesco A. (Ascoli Piceno, ITALY)
Jean-Rémi M. (Vichy, FRANCE)
Jovana M. (Rendsburg, GERMANY)
Kacper K. (Łódź, POLAND)
Lenka R. (Horné Zelenice, SLOVAKIA)
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Bratislava With Ryanair
Bratislava is known for being a unique city break destination, offering plenty of attractions for a weekend getaway.
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I know I said it about a dozen times in the video, but I was pleasantly surprised by how relatively pristine Bratislava is, no doubt due to its not yet achieving the status of a hub of either business or tourism. I wonder how much longer it will be before tourism and other culturally-erosive forms of business screw it up, just as they have done with so much of the rest of Europe.
One bad thing about taking a bus on a long trip instead of a train is that you can't take your luggage with you into the passenger compartment. When I arrived in Bratislava, I almost forgot my suitcase on the bus and ran back to catch it just before it left since the driver has to pull the suitcase out for you.
BRATISLAVA TOURISM - Slovakia charming capital
Welcome to the capital of slovakia ... Bratislava,
Bratislava - a city of roughly half a million inhabitants - is a beautiful Slovak capital. Indeed, Bratislava looks like a younger sister when compared to its neighboring capitals-Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. Bratislava may be proud of its lucrative location on the Danube, the second longest river in Europe.
At the beginning of the 20th century, Bratislava has become a multinational and multicultural city. We can visit the beautifully reconstructed Bratislava Castle. From the garden, we can enjoy beautiful views of the city stretching on either side of the Danube.
Below the hill, just below the castle area, we find the Old Town, the historical center of Bratislava. Walking down a narrow path full of diversity, we feel as though we lived in the past centuries. We admire the architecture of the palaces and houses of interesting middle class. If you want, we can also stop at one of the historic cafes to sip a cup of coffee or tea, or taste the famous pastries from Bratislava filled with walnuts or poppy seeds.
Throughout the year, visitors enjoy a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Danube near the Old City. Here, they must have encountered the symbol of modern Bratislava-the New Bridge with its restaurant on a leaning tower. The design is impressive as if the restaurant was floating above the Petrzalka residential area on the other side of the river.
If you feel there are many buildings being built in Bratislava, you are right. In addition to some parts of the recently reconstructed Old Town, there are also interesting buildings of steel-and-glass that flourished in the 1990s even today. Offices, business centers, and banking is what gives a modern twist to the city.
Sure, you are interested in bringing home interesting souvenirs. So, we can stop by the shops that sell handmade products, such as beautiful lace tablecloths or dolls dressed in national costumes. Or, if you want, we can go to the Main Square Market, where we can shop as Bratislava residents have done for centuries. You can also visit the exciting Watch Tower Branch Office in this city.
Maybe one day you will actually visit Bratislava. And, if so, you will undoubtedly enjoy this modern capital of variation, evolving from an ancient crossing.
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Bratislava to Vienna by Train (2017) - All you need to know
Easy & cheap ways to travel between Bratislava and Vienna explained here! Choose, what best suits your needs with this transportation guide:
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- Bus (probably the cheapest travel, which also connects Bratislava and Vienna airports. Read more here:
- Ferry (not the fastest, nor cheapest way to travel, but definitely the most interesting and romantic. Read more here:
- Other means of transport (there is a direct bike path. Also, Uber has a fixed price for the transport. Read more here:
Bratislava - Autobusová stanica NIVY
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Eurovea, Bratislava, Slovakia
PRIBINOVA RIVERFRONT
Eurovea ITC is a new riverfront district in Bratislava, Slovakia. The complex is located in the heart of the city, on the edge of the historical town centre. The project connects and completes the city of Bratislava to the River Danube.
The scheme provides a vibrant, new, mixed-use urban district of high quality architecture and public spaces, connects to and unifies the immediate environment. With a new public square at its centre, incorporating the Slovakian National Theatre, Eurovea acts as an extension of the historic heart of the City with its carefully restored Habsburg style architecture and vibrant café culture. Phase 1 of the development results in approximately 250,000 m2 of retail, leisure, entertainment, office, hotel, underground car park and residential space as well as an innovative riverfront park, pedestrian friendly streets and a major new public square. For all those reasons Eurovea is destined to become a new commercial heart of the City.
Eurovea is easily accessible by public and private transport and is within pedestrian reach of most major destinations in the area, including: private and public administration/offices, universities, historic landmarks, museums, hotels, shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, an opera, theatres, residential development, etc.
Bratislava WORLD TOUR 2016
Short city break to the capital of Slovakia.
I have to say that Bratislava old town is beautiful with lots to see and do.
However took a day trip to Vienna and that place blew me away with its opulence. It made London look scroaty
Sightseeing in Bratislava, Slovakia. 2019.
A guided tour through the streets of Bratislava, Slovakia in july 2019. Recommended....
Bratislava, Slovakia for Convention, Metings and MICE Events - Unravel Travel TV
The Bratislava Tourist Board was established in 2011 with the mission to develop and promote all types of tourism, and to manage, initiate and coordinate the development of tourism in Bratislava. The Bratislava Tourist Board has more than 65 members and major partner is City of Bratislava.
The Bratislava Convention Bureau is a department of the Bratislava Tourist Board and representing tourism service providers with special interest in business tourism – convention hotels, professional congress organisers, destination management companies, catering and other services.
Bratislava Convention Bureau provides the following services:
- helps you to choose the perfect location for your event.
- provide expert advise and consultancy of conference organization.
- puts you in contact with local service providers (DMCs & PCOs).
- assist you in the choice of convention hotels, exhibition and meeting venues and other services.
- arrange site inspections according to your requirements.
- provide free promotional material such as brochures, CDs, digital images, city maps.
- arrange networking opportunities with regional authorities.
- provide Bratislava City Card for event delegates.
- prepare proposal for special requirements.
- plus they offer you our free expert advice.
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Eating Slovak food + Walking tour of Bratislava
We only had a day to spend in Bratislava so we did our go-to combination of a walking tour and trying local food. We fell in love with the quaint city and learnt some amazing facts on the tour.
We recommend the restaurant we went to (we're still thinking about that soup!).
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A magical city where there’s apparently aliens since there’s a UFO tower
Is Bratislava, Slovakia Worth Visiting?
Is Bratislava, Slovakia worth visiting? I had no idea what to expect but within five minutes of arriving I knew this was going to be good. This European capital city really charmed me and it's well worth visiting. It’s a one hour drive from Vienna, Austria, which makes a perfect day trip. If you can spend a bit more time, even better.
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The first thing I saw was the SNP Bridge or, as locals call it, the UFO Bridge which crosses the Danube River. SNP stands for Slovak National Uprising but the nickname comes from the flying saucer shaped restaurant that sits at the top of the bridge pylon. Unfortunately, the construction of the bridge meant that a large portion of the beautiful Old Town was destroyed, including almost the entire Jewish quarter.
St. Martin’s Cathedral, one of the city’s most historically important buildings, narrowly missed the bridge construction. The access ramp for the bridge is extremely close to it and the church is actually sustaining damage due to all the vibrations from the busy traffic. The cathedral was where Hungarian kings (and one queen!) were crowned for hundreds of years. Leaders of the Habsburg Empire, including the one and only Maria Theresa, had their coronations there between 1563 and 1830. There’s a crown at the top of the steeple sitting on a golden pillow which gives a hint of how significant this place is. On the sidewalk below there are little crown symbols that show the coronation procession route taken by royals on their way to St. Martin’s. You can follow them through the town, if you’d like to walk in their footsteps.
The best view of the cathedral is from Bratislava Castle which sits above the city. The hill has been populated since the Stone Age and the first known inhabitants were the Celts. There are a bunch of stairs to reach the castle but it’s well worth it. I love the crisp white colour of the castle with its four towers. I think it’s the best spot to see the sunset because the warm light at dusk is beautiful.
Michael’s Gate is the only surviving gate to the old city. There used to be four city gates and they were the only way in and out during medieval times. Michael’s Gate was built in the 13th century and in the 17th century a moat was added complete with a draw bridge that went up and down.
Nearby Michael’s Gate is Executioner Alley. It’s where the town executioner used to live and, because the city only had one, his house had to be clearly marked for anyone, um, needing him. The residence is now a massage centre which I found pretty funny.
If you’re in need of good luck there are some statues in Bratislava you can touch. One is of a man standing in a gutter at an intersection called ‘The Watcher.’ It’s considered good luck to touch his head. If you still need more luck, head over to the statue of Hans Christian Andersen and rub his finger. He visited Bratislava and it even inspired some of his writing.
One of my favourite spots in Bratislava is the Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary or, as it’s better known, the Blue Church. Everything from the façade to the mosaic tiles to the roof is blue. Inside the art nouveau building even the pews are blue. This church is a really popular spot to get married and it takes years to get a booking.
A building that has been given the honour of being one of the ugliest in the world is also found in Bratislava: the Slovak Radio Building. This inverted pyramid is an excellent example of Brutalist architecture from the Communist era in Slovakia. Whether you love it or hate it, I doubt you’ll forget it.
We did a great free walking tour which I can highly recommend. If you’re interested, this is the company:
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