Slovakia Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Slovakia:
Devín Castle, High Tatras, Spiš Castle, Church of St. Elizabeth, Bratislava Castle, Slavín, Michael's Gate, Bojnice Castle, Demänovská Cave of Liberty, St. Elisabeth Cathedral, Slovak National Theatre, Slovak Paradise, Dobšinská Ice Cave, Roland Fountain, Primate's Palace
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10 Things to do in Bratislava, Slovakia Travel Guide
Join us as we visit Bratislava, Slovakia covering 10 of the best thing to in Bratislava in our travel guide. Many visit Bratislava as a day trip from Vienna but for those who visit longer interesting attractions, experiences out of the old town and an emerging food scene await those who linger. We'd go as far at to say Bratislava is still one of the most underrated capitals in Europe. Let's discover this city together in our Bratislava, Slovakia travel guide.
10 Things to do in Bratislava City Tour | Slovakia Travel Guide:'(Slovensko)
Intro - 00:01
1) Devin Castle (hrad Devín - Devínsky) - 00:51
2) Slovak food at Modra Hviezda - 02:27
3) Bratislava Castle (Bratislavský hrad) - 06:03
4) Breakfast at Mondieu - 06:40
5) Explore the Old Town of Bratislava (Staré Mesto) including St Martin's Cathedral (Katedrála svätého Martina) - 10:09
6) Blue Church (Modrý kostolík) - 11:37
7) UFO Bridge (Nový Most) - 12:04
8) Danube Walk or River Cruise - 12:30
9) Slovak Cuisine at Prašná bašta - 12:40
10) Ice Hockey Game watching HC Slovan Bratislava (Hokejový klub Slovan Bratislava) - 15:10
Transportation - 16:42
Outro - 16:56
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Our visit Bratislava travel guide documentary covers some of the top attractions including a food guide (Slovak), top sightseeing tourist attractions and the city by day including visiting castles, churches, the old town and museums and Bratislava by night for ice hockey. We also cover off-the-beaten-path outdoor activities you won't find in a typical Bratislava tourism brochure, Bratislava itinerary or Bratislava, Slovakia city tour.
10 Things to do in Bratislava, Slovakia Travel Guide Video Transcript:
We're visiting Bratislava, Slovakia and in this video we're going to show you guys 10 things to do in Bratislava. Let's get started.
Our first stop was Devin Castle, which is located in Devin, a borough of Bratislava. This is the one attraction we visited that was a little further from the Old Town - a 30-minute bus ride.
Devin Castle is a ruined castle that sits on Slovak territory at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers.
We ate at a restaurant called “Modra Hviezda” which is located at the base of Bratislava Castle and feels like a cave.
Bratislava Castle was Built in the 9th century and modified over the centuries many times over, this 4-towered castle sits perched on a hill overlooking the Danube River.
You get nice views over the Old Town, plus you have the Slovak National Museum & the Baroque Gardens on the north side of the palace.
The following day, we set out to explore the Old Town and stopping cafe for a decadent breakfast.
Bratislava’s Old Town is compact & easy to explore on foot and cover most of the sights in one day. We went on our own do-it-yourself tour finding all sorts of interesting statues & landmarks.
The Blue Church is located on Bezručova Street, which is about a 10-15 minute walk from the Old Town designed in the art nouveau style.
Locals in Bratislava like to say that the best view of their city is from the UFO Bridge because you can’t see the UFO bridge. You get amazing views of Bratislava during sunset.
And while you’re down by the Danube, you can either enjoy a stroll along the river, or go on a sightseeing cruise.
Prašná bašta is another cozy restaurant located at basement level and we had another wonderful meal.
For sports fans be sure to check out a HC Slovan Bratislava ice hockey game. They play in the KHL and the level of hockey and entertainment value is fantastic.
And that’s a wrap for our trip to Bratislava. While we can see the appeal of doing this as a day trip from Vienna, we loved having the extra time to really enjoy the city, try out some great restaurants, and make it to some of the further attractions like Devin Castle. If you have a few days to spare, this is a great little capital to visit.
Any other things to do in Bratislava that we may have missed, feel free to share your suggestions with travellers in the comments below.
This is part of our Travel in Slovakia video series showcasing Slovak food (Slovakian food), Slovak culture (Slovakian culture) and Slovak cuisine (Slovakian cuisine).
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Bratislava Slovakia | 10 Best Places to See | Trip to Slavic Lands
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1. Hlavné Námestie (Main Square)
Cumil - Man at Work statue
Schöne Náci statue
2. Hviezdoslavovo Námestie (Square)
Statue of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav
Holy Trinity Column
3. Bratislava Castle
4. The Blue (St. Elizabeth) Church
5. St. Martin’s Cathedral
6. Grassalkovich (President) Palace
7. Primatial Palace
8. St. Michael’s Gate
9. UFO Tower
10. Slavin Memorial Monument
Bonus: Kamzik TV Tower
Travel Bratislava, Slovakia - Top 5 Attractions
Take a tour of Top 5 Travel Attractions of Bratislava, Slovakia - part of the World's Greatest Attractions series by GeoBeats.
Hi, this is your host, Naomi. I would like to show you the top 5 attractions of Bratislava, Slovakia.
Number five: Presidential Palace. Among the most important landmarks of Bratislava, it was constructed in 1760 and is the residence of the President of Slovakia.
Number four: the New Bridge. You'd be wrong if you thought this was just any other bridge. What's fascinating about the bridge is its UFO shaped restaurant.
Number three: Devin Castle. Located close to Bratislava, the magnificent castle was constructed during the Roman times. Today, you'll largely see ruins here.
Number two: St. Martin's Cathedral. Constructed in the 15th century, a beautiful cathedral dominates the city skyline. It used to be part of city fortifications.
And number one: Bratislava Castle. On top of a hill facing the Danube River is the large castle complex. Humans have inhabited this site for thousands of years.
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Bratislava attractions and places of interest
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, and with a population of about 450,000, the country's largest city. The cityscape of Bratislava is characterised by medieval towers and grandiose 20th-century buildings. Most historical buildings are concentrated in the Old Town. Here are included The Grassalkovich Palace, the Primate's Palace, the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral, The Franciscan Church, and many more. Other points of interest in Bratislava are the Bratislava castle, Eurovea shopping complex, Hviezdoslav Square, Devín Castle, Episcopal Summer Palace, Grassalkovich Palace, and the Polus City Center.
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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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What to see & do in Bratislava
If you're visiting Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, and if you're pressed for time then this handy list of fascinating destinations close to the city centre should make your trip more enjoyable & memorable.
As mentioned in the video, the whereabouts of these noteworthy landmarks have their details listed below, along with street addresses (where applicable) and GPS locations.
1: The Old Town
48.143423, 17.108291
2: St. Martin's Cathedral
48.141988, 17.104944
3: Bratislava Castle
48.142238, 17.099993
4: SNP Bridge
48.138146, 17.104708
5: Janko Kral Garden
48.135287, 17.109697
6: Grassalkovich Palace / Presidential Palace
Štefánikova 1 (street address)
48.149052, 17.107805
7: Slavin Memorial
Na Slavíne 1 (street address)
48.152206, 17.100082
8: Slovak Radio Building
Mýtna 1 (street address)
48.153149, 17.114107
9: Devin Castle Ruins
Muránská 15 (street address)
48.175052, 16.978652
10: Bridge of Freedom
Na mýte 10 (street address)
48.210556, 16.970230
11: Schloss Hof
Prinz Eugen-Straße 1, Austria (street address)
48.215064, 16.934532
12: Bunker BS-8
200m past Kopčianska 71, Petržalka (street address)
48.107810, 17.081527
13: Botanical Gardens
Botanická 15, Karlova Ves (street address)
48.147540, 17.072320
14: Kamzik Tower
Cesta na Kamzík 14 (street address)
48.182432, 17.094844
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About and Around Bratislava
About and Around Bratislava
Europe: Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava, inhabited since the Stone Age, is now the capital of Slovakia with almost a half a million inhabitants. Making it the countries largest city.
What really puts this city on the map is its castle. The Castle of Bratislava is situated on a plateau over 250 feet above the Danube River. This castle has been in the control of many different civilizations throughout the years. The Celts, Romans and Slavs are to name a few. Being a fortress occupying a key section of land and river, it was highly prized and fought over. After the castle was destroyed by fire in 1811, it laid in ruins until 1950, when is was then rebuilt in its former Theresian Style.
A World War Two Memorial is a must see while visiting this city. Each stone here symbolizes a thousand men who fought and died during the war. At the top, you can see an ally soldier crushing the Nazi Swastika as he pushes on.
Bratislava has a unique mixture of old town, Romanesque style buildings of the past with newer communist style apartment buildings that were built during the Cold War era when Bratislava was occupied by the Soviet Union.
The St. Martin's Cathedral is another key place to visit on your journey. This Cathedral is the largest and one of the oldest churches within the city. It is located on the western border of the city centered right below Bratislava Castle.
The UFO Bridge contains a UFO-shaped restaurant at the top of the bridge allowing for a delightful dinner while enjoying the view of the entire city.
During the winter season, Christmas markets fill up the old town market with food, clothing, decorative items, and other trinkets that are available for purchase. It is hard not to get swept up in the Christmas Spirit while being surrounded by so many different types of Christmas stands selling authentic European foods while enjoying the cool night air and the warm fairytale-like atmosphere which surrounds you.
Bratislava also boasts a world-known opera house which is surrounded by the Christmas markets, an ice skating rink and a decorated Christmas Trees.
Pictured here is a religious Plague Column. Built in 1713, the column was erected to ask God for help in ending the bubonic plague.
Bratislava has a combination of sights to see that will please all travelers and all ages. From their historical fortress and churches to their authentic christmas markets. Bratislava makes it tourist friendly and easy for one to experience everything the city has to offer. Bratislava is one of the largest cities you will visit that still maintains its small town like atmosphere. Welcome to Bratislava.
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