Bratislava, Slovakia. As We Travel Europe: Country #22
Bratislava, Slovakia: We’ve arrived in Bratislava. Let’s go and check in to the hostel. We’re in Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. Bratislava is known for its very vibrant café culture and its many statues. So we’re going to start the day by trying to find as many statues as we can. This is one of the more practical statues. It also works as a post box. This guy makes me feel so short. Here is a paparazzi statue. We’re walking around the old town and Sophia just walked pass the peeping Tom statue. He’s lying on the ground, looking up girls skirts. I think it’s kind of funny. There are so many quirky, fun statues in this part of town. This is a statue of Schone Naci. He was a local here. He used to walk around town handing out flowers, singing songs; wearing a top hat. He was a bit eccentric about it. You might recognize this guy here as Napoleon. Here’s another statue. I’m starting to feel like there are more statues than people here. It’s been really fun to walk around the old town and check out all the quirky statues. It’s like a fun game to walk around the town and see if you can find them all.
Now we’re going to head up to the Bratislava Castle. Apparently it’s a great view over the city. We walked up to the Bratislava castle and it’s the icon of Bratislava and you can get a great view over the city. Although it looks really new, it’s been here since 907. They just recently renovated it. This has to be one of the coolest churches I’ve ever seen. It’s bright blue. It looks like a fairy tale church. Apparently it’s blue inside as well. We’ve had a great day here in Bratislava. There are so many quirky details about the city. You know, from all those statues to the narrowest building in central Europe. And that blue church is so funny. They also have a really strong café culture, so we ordered two coffees. We’re going to sit here, relax and tomorrow, off to Vienna.
Bratislava, Slovakia. As We Travel Europe: Country #22 - Hosted by Sofia von Porat & Nathan Schacherer
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Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia, Europe
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 460,000, the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the Danube River and the left bank of the Morava River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries. Bratislava is the political, cultural, and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the Slovak Executive. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions also have headquarters there. The history of the city has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely by Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Slovaks, and Jews. The city was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, a part of the larger Habsburg Monarchy territories, from 1536 to 1783 and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian, and German historical figures. Bratislava is situated in south-western Slovakia, within the Bratislava Region. Its location on the borders with Austria and Hungary makes it the only national capital that borders two countries. It is only 62 kilometres (38.5 mi) from the border with the Czech Republic and only 60 kilometres (37.3 mi) from the Austrian capital Vienna. The city has a total area of 367.58 square kilometres (141.9 sq mi), making it the second-largest city in Slovakia by area (after the township of Vysoké Tatry). Bratislava straddles the Danube River, which it had developed around and for centuries was the chief transportation route to other areas. The river passes through the city from the west to the south-east. The Middle Danube basin begins at Devín Gate in western Bratislava. Other rivers are the Morava River, which forms the north-western border of the city and enters the Danube at Devín, the Little Danube, and the Vydrica, which enters the Danube in the borough of Karlova Ves. The Carpathian mountain range begins in city territory with the Little Carpathians (Malé Karpaty). The Záhorie and Danubian lowlands stretch into Bratislava. The city's lowest point is at the Danube's surface at 126 metres (413 ft) above mean sea level, and the highest point is Devínska Kobyla at 514 metres (1,686 ft). The average altitude is 140 metres (460 ft). The cityscape of Bratislava is characterised by medieval towers and grandiose 20th-century buildings, but it has undergone profound changes in a construction boom at the start of the 21st century. Most historical buildings are concentrated in the Old Town. Bratislava's Town Hall is a complex of three buildings erected in the 14th--15th centuries and now hosts the Bratislava City Museum. Michael's Gate is the only gate that has been preserved from the medieval fortifications, and it ranks among the oldest of the town's buildings; the narrowest house in Europe is nearby. The University Library building, erected in 1756, was used by the Diet of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1802 to 1848. Much of the significant legislation of the Hungarian Reform Era (such as the abolition of serfdom and the foundation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences) was enacted there.
The historic centre is characterised by many baroque palaces. The Grassalkovich Palace, built around 1760, is now the residence of the Slovak president, and the Slovak government now has its seat in the former Archiepiscopal Palace. In 1805, diplomats of emperors Napoleon and Francis II signed the fourth Peace of Pressburg in the Primate's Palace, after Napoleon's victory in the Battle of Austerlitz. Some smaller houses are historically significant; composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born in an 18th-century house in the Old Town. Notable cathedrals and churches include the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral built in the 13th--16th centuries, which served as the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary between 1563 and 1830. The Franciscan Church, dating to the 13th century, has been a place of knighting ceremonies and is the oldest preserved sacral building in the city. The Church of St. Elizabeth, better known as the Blue Church due to its colour, is built entirely in the Hungarian Secessionist style. A curiosity is the underground (formerly ground-level) restored portion of the Jewish cemetery where 19th-century Rabbi Moses Sofer is buried, located at the base of the castle hill near the entrance to a tram tunnel.
Bratislava, Slovakia 2018 / Братислава, Словакия 2018
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia. With a population of about 450,000, it is one of the smaller capitals of Europe but still the country's largest city. The greater metropolitan area is home to more than 650,000 people. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the River Danube and the left bank of the River Morava. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two sovereign states.
The cityscape of Bratislava is characterised by medieval towers and grandiose 20th century buildings, but it has undergone profound changes in a construction boom at the start of the 21st century.[75]
Most historical buildings are concentrated in the Old Town. Bratislava's Town Hall is a complex of three buildings erected in the 14th–15th centuries and now hosts the Bratislava City Museum. Michael's Gate is the only gate that has been preserved from the medieval fortifications, and it ranks among the oldest of the town's buildings; the narrowest house in Europe is nearby. The University Library building, erected in 1756, was used by the Diet of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1802 to 1848. Much of the significant legislation of the Hungarian Reform Era (such as the abolition of serfdom and the foundation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences) was enacted there.
[RU] Братислава — гостеприимная маленькая столица, единственная в мире, граничащая сразу с двумя государствами — Австрией и Венгрией. Сегодня это сравнительно недорогой и беспафосный город, но когда-то в нем проходили пышные коронации, о которых теперь туристам рассказывают на экскурсиях. В таковых, кстати, нет абсолютно никакого недостатка: в Братиславе масса дворцов, церквей, музеев и памятных мест. Очень приятный старый центр с двумя главными площадями пронизывают извилистые улочки. А если отъехать немного подальше от города к северу или востоку, можно увидеть фермы, виноградники, сельские поля и крошечные деревеньки.
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Bratislava, Slovakia, Europe
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 460,000, the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia, occupying both banks of the Danube River and the left bank of the Morava River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two independent countries. Bratislava is the political, cultural, and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the Slovak Executive. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions also have headquarters there. The history of the city has been strongly influenced by people of different nations and religions, namely by Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Slovaks, and Jews. The city was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, a part of the larger Habsburg Monarchy territories, from 1536 to 1783 and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian, and German historical figures. Bratislava is situated in south-western Slovakia, within the Bratislava Region. Its location on the borders with Austria and Hungary makes it the only national capital that borders two countries. It is only 62 kilometres (38.5 mi) from the border with the Czech Republic and only 60 kilometres (37.3 mi) from the Austrian capital Vienna. The city has a total area of 367.58 square kilometres (141.9 sq mi), making it the second-largest city in Slovakia by area (after the township of Vysoké Tatry). Bratislava straddles the Danube River, which it had developed around and for centuries was the chief transportation route to other areas. The river passes through the city from the west to the south-east. The Middle Danube basin begins at Devín Gate in western Bratislava. Other rivers are the Morava River, which forms the north-western border of the city and enters the Danube at Devín, the Little Danube, and the Vydrica, which enters the Danube in the borough of Karlova Ves. The Carpathian mountain range begins in city territory with the Little Carpathians (Malé Karpaty). The Záhorie and Danubian lowlands stretch into Bratislava. The city's lowest point is at the Danube's surface at 126 metres (413 ft) above mean sea level, and the highest point is Devínska Kobyla at 514 metres (1,686 ft). The average altitude is 140 metres (460 ft). The cityscape of Bratislava is characterised by medieval towers and grandiose 20th-century buildings, but it has undergone profound changes in a construction boom at the start of the 21st century. Most historical buildings are concentrated in the Old Town. Bratislava's Town Hall is a complex of three buildings erected in the 14th--15th centuries and now hosts the Bratislava City Museum. Michael's Gate is the only gate that has been preserved from the medieval fortifications, and it ranks among the oldest of the town's buildings; the narrowest house in Europe is nearby. The University Library building, erected in 1756, was used by the Diet of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1802 to 1848. Much of the significant legislation of the Hungarian Reform Era (such as the abolition of serfdom and the foundation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences) was enacted there.
The historic centre is characterised by many baroque palaces. The Grassalkovich Palace, built around 1760, is now the residence of the Slovak president, and the Slovak government now has its seat in the former Archiepiscopal Palace. In 1805, diplomats of emperors Napoleon and Francis II signed the fourth Peace of Pressburg in the Primate's Palace, after Napoleon's victory in the Battle of Austerlitz. Some smaller houses are historically significant; composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born in an 18th-century house in the Old Town. Notable cathedrals and churches include the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral built in the 13th--16th centuries, which served as the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary between 1563 and 1830. The Franciscan Church, dating to the 13th century, has been a place of knighting ceremonies and is the oldest preserved sacral building in the city. The Church of St. Elizabeth, better known as the Blue Church due to its colour, is built entirely in the Hungarian Secessionist style. A curiosity is the underground (formerly ground-level) restored portion of the Jewish cemetery where 19th-century Rabbi Moses Sofer is buried, located at the base of the castle hill near the entrance to a tram tunnel.
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Traveling Around the City Like a Boss - Pallet Skate on Tram Rails - Skating in Bratislava Slovakia
Performance artist Tomas Moravec takes an ordinary warehouse pallet and converts it into his own personal transportation device on trolley tracks in Bratislava, Slovakia. The wooden pallet only needed a few modifications to fit perfectly for this stunt.
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Tomáš Moravec is a man with a plan, and that plan involves turning a freight pallets into a giant skateboard for tram tracks.
In this video, first published in 2008 Moravec takes a simple freight pallet, fits it with wheels and starts gliding around the tram tracks of his home city, Bratislava, Slovakia.
It's hard not to admire Moravec's ingenuity, even if what he's doing is very probably (absolutely) illegal and it makes us wonder why people haven't done it before.
It goes without saying that you should absolutely not try this at home, especially on a still functioning tram system, that's about as sensible as skateboarding down the middle of a road but whilst physically tied to a bus.
If however, and by some complete miracle, you find yourself in a town without a still functioning tram system then knock yourself out. Aside from all the strange looks you'll be getting it looks like just about the most fun way to get from one end of a high-street to another.
in the city of bratislava, slovakia, czech artist tomáš moravec has fixed wheels to a standartized europallet, fitting it between existing tram lines and taking it for a spin down the street. the wooden platform — a basic feature of any warehouse — has been reinterpreted as a functioning vehicle, giving a totally new purpose to the shipping unit.
moravec describes that ‘the new transport vehicle brings change into the spatial perspective of a passenger in motion and generally changes the life of the city, through which the pallet can run, guided by a map of the city lines.’
Think You Can Shred? Try Skateboarding a Pallet Down Tram Tracks
We don't actually recommend that. But one skater has developed something way cooler than any longboard.
A Czech artist created a giant skateboard for tram tracks (Tomáš Moravec)
In Back to the Future, Marty McFly showed ingenuity when he cracked apart a kid's 1955 wooden push-scooter to invent the skateboard. Now, Czech artist Tomáš Moravec is keeping McFly's low-tech, high-fun tradition rolling with his Pallet Skate. Moravec cut down the dimensions of a standard, European wood pallet, or “Eur Pallet,” and fastened what appear to be small cart wheels to the bottom, creating a giant—and specialized—skateboard. The Pallet Skate fits snugly into the tram tracks running through Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, and with a few pushes, Moravec glides smoothly around the city.
Scamming a free ride along the tramway is nothing new. Just last month, while I walked along the tram tracks of Istanbul’s vibrant Istiklal Street, the sound of tram bells were followed perpetually by mischievous laughter. Young Turks hung from the back of the train, shifting their skinny frames to ensure cover from the conductor.
But Moravec’s invention takes the practice to a whole new level. And it’s certainly a dangerous endeavor. (CityLab in no way recommends you slap a giant, makeshift skateboard on your nearest tram tracks.) What happens if a tram suddenly stops in front of you or comes up behind? Those who've viewed Moravec’s video are raising similar concerns. I suppose you'd stop the same way you'd stop on a normal-sized skateboard, assuming you're not flying down a hill. And no, commenter 11rt23ez, it's probably not legal.
Czech artist Tomáš Moravec has transformed a mere wooden pallet into a skateboard that sits right on the rails of the Bratislava, Slovakia, trolley system, letting him glide through the city freespiritedly. And the system couldn't be simpler: It's just four wheels screwed into the corners of the underside of a single wooden pallet.
Bratislava's tracks, which are narrower than those in Europe and North America, seem built for Moravec's purposes. And we love seeing the wooden shipping pallet—a great, cheap source of structural material—used in surprising ways. It has been used to build a house for refugees and gorgeously architectural office furniture—but we like the fact that this concept is playful and ingenious, and has a touch of inventor-anarchism to boot.
The tracks, by the way, are still active! Moravec glides through the city, occasionally kick-pushing like any skateboarder, while attempting to avoid the trains that, like him, are also skimming along the tracks.
Urban Hacktivist Creates Tram Track Skateboard
With minimal effort, artist Tomáš Moravec managed to turn a standard wooden pallet into a tram track skateboard.
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Bratislava - Pressburg
Bratislava si trova a 60 km da Vienna, a 200 da Budapest e a 300 da Praga. E' quindi una tappa immancabile in un tour delle grandi città dell'Est.
Scendendo dalla collina del castello di Bratislava si trova la casa più stretta dell'Europa centrale in stile rococò, ora museo degli orologi
Proseguendo si entra nella città vecchia. La Cattedrale di San Martino è la più importante chiesa di Bratislava. Costruita in stile gotico su un luogo dove sorgeva un'antica chiesa romanica, è stata per secoli il luogo di incoronazione dei sovrani ungheresi
La Città Vecchia di Bratislava è perfettamente conservata e interamente pedonale, si raccoglie intorno alla Piazza Principale
Passeggiando per il centro storico di Bratislava può capitare di imbattersi nelle stravaganti sculture a grandezza naturale che da diversi anni, oramai, popolano la scena urbana
I bizzarri personaggi immortalati per le vie del centro storico, hanno conquistato la simpatia dei cittadini e dei visitatori diventando in breve tempo, un'attrazione turistica assolutamente irrinunciabile
Forse, la statua più amata in città è Cumil, anche detto il Guardone, lo strano ometto che fa capolino da un tombino
La porta di San Michele è l'unica che si è salvata della quattro porte munite di torri, che facevano da ingresso alla città medioevale attorniata da mura erette a fortificazione della città.
Il palazzo Grassalkovich con le sue ricche sale e con il suo giardino in stile francese è uno dei più bei palazzi tardogotici di Bratislava. Oggi è la sede del presidente della Repubblica slovacca.
La Chiesa Blu a Bratislava non è interessante dal punto di vista architettonico ma merita di essere visitata per un solo motivo: il colore delle facciate, blu turchese, che la fa assomigliare più a una torta o a una casa dall'aspetto fiabesco.
A 90 metri di altezza, sul ponte principale che unisce le due sponde del Danubio non si può fare a meno di notare questo disco volante”
Si può raggiungere la cima con l’ascensore
Per realizzare il Ponte Nuovo è stato in gran parte distrutto il quartiere ebraico
Bratislava is 60 km from Vienna, 200 from Budapest and 300 from Prague. And 'then an inevitable stop on a tour of the big cities of the East.
Coming down the hill to the castle of Bratislava is the narrowest house in Central Europe rococo, now clock museum
Continuing you enter the old town. The Cathedral of St. Martin is the most important church in Bratislava. Built in the Gothic style on a site of an old Romanesque church, was for centuries the place of coronation of Hungarian kings
The Old Town of Bratislava is perfectly preserved and completely pedestrian, gathers around the Main Square
Walking through the historic center of Bratislava you might find in the extravagant size sculptures that for several years now, live in the urban scene
The bizarre characters immortalized the streets of the old town, have won the sympathy of the citizens and visitors quickly becoming, a tourist attraction absolutely indispensable
Perhaps, the most beloved statue in the city is Cumil, also he told the Voyeur, the strange little man peeping out from a manhole
The door of St. Michael is the only one that has saved the four gates with towers, that served as entrance to the medieval city surrounded by walls erected to fortification of the city.
The Grassalkovich palace with its rich salt and with its French-style garden is one of the most beautiful late Gothic buildings in Bratislava. Today is the seat of the President of the Slovak Republic.
The Blue Church in Bratislava is interesting from the architectural point of view but is worth visiting for only one reason: the color of the facades, turquoise blue, which makes it look more like a cake or a house looking fabulous.
At 90 meters high, on the main bridge that connects the two banks of the Danube you can not help but notice this flying saucer
You can reach the top by elevator
To realize the New Bridge has been largely destroyed the Jewish Quarter
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Old Town - Bratislava, Bratislava, Slovakia
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Old Town Bratislava
Historic neighborhood filled with charming narrow lanes, burgher's houses and nobles' palaces in addition to many of the city's important buildings such as the former Palace of the Hungarian Estates, the late-Gothic building of the Academia Istropolitana and the Leopold de Pauli Palace where Franz Liszt performed as a child.
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- ... Then I wandered around the old town in Bratislava with Oleksandr ...
- ... To be honest, outside of the old town there isn't too much to see in this city ...
- ... The old town is beautiful, and it certainly has charm, but there's only so much to it, so as much as I liked it, ...
- ... To cap it all, the centre of the old town was a metro Tesco store ...
- ... After a few hours walking we had seen the old town, visited the Christmas markets and covered the Castle district ...
- ... We then spent the rest of the daz exploring the old town and the castle, relaxing in the grounds, then shopping in an air conditioned mall and then went out for a lovely meal ...
- ... Bratislava turned out to be a cool little querky place, the old town especially ...
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- Old Town Square & Town Hall by Night by John_and_chloe from a blog titled Eaten Alive!!
- One of the sculpture in old town! by Agi_and_rudi from a blog titled Lovely Town
- Sight of old town and the Danube by Agi_and_rudi from a blog titled Lovely Town
- View of Old Town Bratislava by Dorrance from a blog titled Red Bull Slovenska
- Main Square of old town by Agi_and_rudi from a blog titled Lovely Town
- Old town street shot by Lyndshane from a blog titled Aahh... so THIS is Eastern Europe!
- Street of old town. by Agi_and_rudi from a blog titled Lovely Town
- Us and the old town by Agi_and_rudi from a blog titled Lovely Town
- Old Town'a iniyorum by Orko from a blog titled Bratislava
- Plaza in Old Town by Dorrance from a blog titled Red Bull Slovenska
- Old Town Square by Cgolden from a blog titled My week in Bratislava
- Old town gate by Lyndshane from a blog titled Aahh... so THIS is Eastern Europe!
- Old Town by Orko from a blog titled Bratislava
- Old Town by Ericrg from a blog titled Bratislava
- Old Town by Fiseb from a blog titled A day in Slovakia
- Old town by Kescott from a blog titled Bratislava a la Martina
- Old Town by Chris.cesca from a blog titled Puddles in Plovdiv
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 - Slovakia Travel Guide | Around The World
Bratislava or Pozsony in Hungarian and Pressburg in German, is the capital and largest city in Slovakia. It has a population of almost 415,000 and is the administrative, cultural and economic centre of the country. Before 1919, it was known as Prešporok in Slovak.
Bratislava has a very pleasant medieval inner city with narrow, winding streets, a hill-top castle next to the river Danube, and many historic churches and buildings to visit. The old town is centered on two squares, Hlavne namestie (main square) and Hviezdoslavovo namestie (Hviezdoslav square, named after a famous Slovak poet). Of a rather different architectural character are some of the communist-era buildings found in the modern parts of the city; a prime example is Petrzalka housing estate, the biggest Communist-era concrete block housing complex in Central Europe, which stretches on endlessly just across the river. Move further east and there are plenty of rural places to explore. Farms, vineyards, agricultural land, and tiny villages are situated less than 50 kilometres to the north and east of Bratislava.
Bratislava Airport (ICAO: LZIB, IATA: BTS) The airport is the largest in the Slovak Republic.
Generally, Bratislava is a walking city. The center is very small and cosy and you can easily walk from one side to another in a few minutes. The city center is a pedestrian area, however, be aware of cyclists and occasional cars.
Take a stroll through the centre of the town. Bratislava has one of the smallest historical centers around but the charm is more concentrated. The streets have been completely renovated over the last ten years, bringing life back here. Since then a multitude of cafes, bars and restaurants of all kinds have opened here, accompanied by a few souvenir shops and fashion stores. On warm days almost every cafe has an outdoor seating section in the street, bustling with life and giving the city a unique cozy feeling.
When it comes to sightseeing, Bratislava Castle generally is a must and is already opened after the reconstruction. You can visit also Slavin memorial for some really astounding views of the city. It's a calm and romantic spot but beware, it can get really windy up there. The City Museum located in the Old Town Hall offers visitors climbing up the steep stairwells of the clock tower or seeing the town's historical dungeons, an exhibition that was quite outdated but still scary in 2008.
In summer, you can also visit Bratislava Zoo, providing a nice walk between the animal enclosures, the latest addition being some rare white tigers. The facilities of the zoo are slowly being renovated to attract more visitors and the zoo is a favourite for families on sunny days. A DinoPark has been constructed near the last part of the zoo where you can look at interesting prehistoric facts and large models of dinosaurs. You can also go to the Botanical Gardens of Comenius University (Botanická 3, take trams No 1, 4, 5, 9 or 12 to stop Botanická záhrada) for quiet and peaceful strolls in this green space.
For a relaxed afternoon in the park, head either to Sad Janka Kráľa park (on the right bank of the river Danube and next to Aupark shopping centre), the oldest public park in central Europe, relax at the embankments on both sides of the river or head to Horský park (Forest Park) north off Slavin memorial for a civilized stroll through the forest. There's a small café here as well as a pub, the latter mostly populated by students from the nearby campus. For a more outdoorsy experience, hop on bus No 203/213 to Koliba and walk up to Kamzík (takes about 30 minutes uphill - if you are there, definitely visit the last buffet on the left (Bufet Kamzik) for some old school buffet meals and Kamzicek - mulled wine with some spirits to warm you up) or try the newly renovated facilities of Partizánska lúka and Snežienka, all with extensive picknicking areas and loads of fireplaces for grilling. The area is several kilometers long and you can either walk here from the terminal station of bus No 212 (Vojenska nemocnica) or take a bus to Patronka and use bus No 43 driving up the area and back every 15-30 minutes (depending on time of day/year as well as weather). Only cars with a permit can enter the area but there is a parking lot at the entrance, close to a bus stop. However during weekdays the parking is often full quite often - nearest parking is Tesco HM Lamac (approx 700m from there). Snezienka's grass fields and the top of Kamzik hill are connected with a chairlift, operating (weather permitting) Thursdays through Sundays and on holidays, the price for one ride being approx. €3.
Bratislava is the home of the world famous Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra,so if you love classical music, you should consider attending one of the concerts in the historic Reduta building. For more cultural indulgence, the Slovak National Theatre offers a wide selection on ballet, opera and theatre performances.
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.
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지하철을 이용하게 되었는데, 여행자의 행운인지, 운 좋게도 내가 탈 지하철이 유럽 대륙 최초라는 얘기를 들었다. 1896년에 개통된 지하철 1호선. 헝가리 건국 1000년을 기념해 만들었다는 지하철이다. 그런데 재미있는 건 사실상 이 지하철 1호선이 영국에 이어 세계 두 번째로 만들어 진 것인데, 헝가리 인들은 꼭 유럽대륙 최초라고 얘기한단다. 그만큼 자기네 지하철을 사랑하고 또 자부심을 느끼는 듯 했다. 그들이 사랑하는 1호선은 100년이 넘은 지하철이라 그런지, 소음은 한국의 지하철보다 컸고, 객차 내부도 좁았다.
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It was to take the subway, that the traveler luck, luckily I have heard talk of continental Europe's first subway ride. The opening of Metro Line 1 in 1896. Hungary made in commemoration of the 1000 founding is the subway. But the interesting thing virtually Subway Line 1 geotinde crafted in the world second only to the United Kingdom, Hungarians are just as continental Europe's first talk stumbles. Much love to their own subway and seemed to feel pride again. Line 1 subway because they love the grungy beyond 100 years, the noise is loud than the subway in Korea, atda also narrow carriages inside.
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Ez volt, hogy a metró, hogy az utazó szerencse, szerencsére hallottam beszélni a kontinentális Európa első metróval. A megnyitó 1. metróvonal 1896-ban Magyarországon az emlékére a 1000 alapító a metró. De az érdekes dolog, szinte metróvonal 1 geotinde ügyes a világon második helyen áll az Egyesült Királyság, a magyarok csak a kontinentális Európa első talk megbotlik. Sok szeretettel saját metró, és úgy tűnt, hogy büszkék legyenek újra. 1. sor metró, mert szeretik a szutykos túl 100 éves, a nagy zaj, mint a metró Koreában, atda is szűk kocsik belsejében.
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IoT Fest Zagreb - reunion of IoT enthusiasts
IoT Fest Zagreb was organized on 17 June 2017 in Technology Park Zagreb by the community of IoT creators supported by hub:raum Krakow and Hrvatski Telekom. It was the fourth event in a cycle. We visited Krakow - Bucharest - Bratislava - Zagreb and Warsaw.
IoT Fest Zagreba brought together IoT companies and startups, universities and students, hardware geeks and every IoT creator to share knowledge, experience and visions about technological and business opportunities of the Internet of Things in Croatia.
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Janosikove diery (Holes- Slovakia )- One2we.eu
Situated 250 km north-west from Bratislava.
280 km of nature and bike trails. The mountains with the narrowest and deepest gorges, highest waterfalls dotted with historical wooden houses with the highest number of centenarians. The territory where the Slovak Robin Hood, Juraj Jánošík, was born and ran wild across the green meadows.
Let´s see the tightest and most beautiful gorge, using mountain ladders and steel cables.
Let´s go through twisting river canyons to breath-taking views and marvellous and bizarre stone formations and rock peaks and climb to 1,700 m.
Let´s taste the Slovak national food, bryndzové halušky, and drink a special drink, žinčica.
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Driver’s Eye View - Čierny Hron Railway (Slovakia) - Čierny Balog to Vydrovo
Enjoy a forward facing view along the steeply graded Vydrovska Valley branch of the Čierny Hron Railway to Vydrovo. The driver kindly allowed me to attach a camera to a hand rail near the front of the engine, affording a view not normally available to passengers as the train leaves Čierny Balog station to run next to the road, at times through the gardens of the houses lining the route, before eventually gaining its own right of way to tackle the steep climb to Vydrovo. The camera was left in place for staged photographic run-pasts as well as the run back down the valley.
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Track gauge 760 mm (2 ft 5 15⁄16 in) - Original video taken on 30th June 2018. Tour organised by
RTC (Railway Touring Company).
13 SMALLEST Countries in the WORLD
Visit the smallest countries on earth. These tiny nations include the smallest island country to countries smaller than some cities!
6. Liechtenstein
The small nation of Liechtenstein is the only country in the world to be entirely located in the Alps, and is still ruled by a prince! Covering just 62 square miles (160 square kilometers), Liechtenstein is situated between Austria and Switzerland, and is a German-speaking country, which is home to just 38,000 people. It is the richest country in the world based on the GDP per capita, and with only 1.5% of its population being unemployed, it boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the world. Liechtenstein has no airport, and tourists must travel through Switzerland’s airport to get there. It is well worth the trip though, as Liechtenstein is famous for its medieval castles, picturesque alpine landscapes, and charming villages.
5. San Marino
Often referred to as the Most Serene Republic of San Marino, this 24 square mile (62 square kilometer) mini country is surrounded entirely by Italy. San Marino is claimed to be the oldest remaining sovereign state in the world, as well as having one of the highest GDP’s per capita. This mountainous microstate is the third smallest country in Europe, and has a population of only 30,000 people. San Marino also has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the world. The country's capital, also called San Marino, is built on the slopes of Monte Titano, and is famous for its medieval walled old town featuring narrow cobblestone roads. Perched upon Monte Titano’s adjacent peaks sit the Three Towers, which are castle-like fortresses.
4. Tuvalu
This squiggle of an island is located north east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean, and covers only 9 square miles (26 square kilometers). Formerly named the Ellice Islands, Tuvalu has roughly 10,000 inhabitants, 5 miles (8 kilometers) of roads, and just one hospital on the island. This island country was originally part of the British territory, but gained independence in 1978. Due to it being a tough place to reach, the tourism industry is minimal, with less than 2,000 people visiting in 2010, of which 65% were traveling to the island for business.
3. Nauru
Well-known for being the smallest island country in the world, Nauru is located east of Australia, and covers a minute 8.5 square miles (21 square kilometers). Although Nauru was recognized in the 1980’s due to its thriving phosphate mining, but as the resources depleted, the island has dropped off of the tourism radar. Formerly known as Pleasant Island, the country now suffers from a 90% unemployment rate, with the remaining 10% being employed within the government. Nauru is also renowned for having the greatest number of obese and overweight people in the world – 97% of the men and 93% of the women fit into this category. Not only that, but Nauru holds the records for the highest level of type 2 diabetes, with over 40% of the 10,000 people living there having been diagnosed with this illness.
2. Monaco
Situated on the French Riviera, Monaco is a miniscule 0.7 square miles (2.02 square kilometers), and boasts the biggest number of millionaires and billionaires per capita in the world! But that is not all – Monaco is the most densely populated country in the world, with over 36,000 residents! Monaco is known for gambling, luxury yachting, and of course, the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Although Monte Carlo casino, one of the most famous casinos in the world, is located in Monaco, residents are not allowed gamble or enter the casino. This tiny country shared its borders on three sides with France, and the fourth welcomes the Mediterranean Sea. The population is primarily French speaking, and is considered the playground of the rich and famous. Monaco is a constitutional principality ruled by Albert II, Prince of Monaco, who is a descendant of Grimaldi family, who are the oldest ruling house in Europe.
1. Vatican City
Can you believe that the smallest city covers only 0.2 square miles (0.44 square kilometers) with less than 1000 residents! It seems completely unbelievable, but the Vatican, which is also called the Holy See, is a tiny country that is located within Italy’s capital city, Rome. The Vatican houses St. Peter’s Basilica, which is the biggest church in the world. The church has some of the world’s most important artworks from the Renaissance era, including The Pieta and the Creation of Adam. The Vatican gains its money through voluntary donations from members of the Roman Catholic Church all around the world – there are more than 1 billion people who contribute! Additional income is also earned through sales of tourist items and admission fees from those who visit the Vatican.