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, Slovakia Travel Video
Bratislava, Slovakia Travel Video - Proximity to nature gives Slovakia's capital its strongest flavouring. The Danube wends through town and cycle paths through its verdant flood plain beginning just outside the centre. Meanwhile, erupting a 30-minute walk from the train station are the densely forested Small Carpathians; the trailer to a mountainous extent that runs country-wide, virtually unimpeded by civilisation. Then there's ski runs and vineyards to amble among.
The charming – if tiny – Starý Mesto (Old Town) is the place to start appreciating Bratislava. Stroll narrow pedestrian streets of pastel 18th-century buildings or sample the nigh-on ubiquitous sidewalk cafes under the watchful gaze of the city castle, harking back to medieval times. Done with the old? In with the new: the city boasts intriguing Socialist-era architecture worth checking out and one of Eastern Europe's most spectacular modern art spaces. Contrasts like this are all part of Bratislava's allure.
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Travel Slovakia - Exploring the Historic Town of Vlkolinec in Ruzomberok
Take a tour of Historic Vlkolinec in Ruzomberok, Slovakia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
There are few places better for Slovakian folk architecture than the town of Vlkolinec.
It dates to at least the fourteenth century, when its earliest mention was recorded.
One of the most impressive structures in the town is the eighteenth-century belfry that is located in the towns central square.
They are nearly all of entirely traditional design and are an important part of Slovakian culture.
The brightly-colored wood homes are a striking counterpoint to the tall hills and mountains of the region.
Accompanying Vlkolinec's folk architecture is the folk art of the area, including carvings and statues scattered throughout the village.
This ancient town not only holds a UNESCO world heritage site honor, but has been named as one of only ten Slovak folk architecture reservations.
Bojnice Castle, Bojnice (Slovakia) - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Bojnice Castle in Bojnice, Slovakia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Slovakia has numerous grand and elaborate castles, one such castle lies in the small central town of Bojnice.
This fairy-tale structure is one of the country's most luxurious and ethereal castles, and is appropriately named Bojnice Castle.
The castle started out as a wooden stronghold sometime in the eleventh or twelfth century.
It has been the subject of copious reconstructions to suit the tastes of its many patrons.
The attention this edifice received ensured that it has stayed in superb condition.
The immense pine trees and partial moat of Bojnice Castle provides a truly angelic setting.
Historic Town of Banska Stiavnica (Slovakia) - Travel Guide
Take a tour of Historic Town of Banska Stiavnica in Banska Stiavnica, Slovakia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Banska Stiavnica, a small city in Slovakia, was once an important medieval mining town for silver and gold.
The center of the city is a preserved medieval town, with many historical buildings, such as Saint Catherine Church.
One of the central features of the town is the Trinity Square, centered around a monument commemorating the plague.
The area has been a mining area for thousands of years, but the current town was established around the twelfth century.
Banska Stiavnica saw the height of its mining activity between the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries as one of the most productive mining regions in Europe.
The city has the unusual claim of having two castles, both of which now operate as museums.
The Old Castle is a simple keep with four towers, while the New Castle is a larger and more elegant structure.
The mining facilities of Banska Stiavnica have become a large open-air museum, allowing visitors to explore the history here.
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Hungary Travel Attractions - Festetics Castle
Take a tour of Festetics Castle in Hungary -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
One of the most significant sights in Hungary; Festetics Castle is boasted as one of Hungary's largest country estates.
This gorgeous Baroque-style castle is nothing short of spacious, housing 101 rooms, including a massive library wing, and concert hall.
Having employed local artisans to construct and model the castle, Festetics is adorned with masterful stonework and inlaid wood flooring.
The interior is just as impressive with many pieces of fine carpentry made by local artist Janos Kerbl.
Even though many of Keszthely's buildings were damaged during World War II, Festetics Castle survived unscathed.
Also known for its park reserve, the English-style gardens behind the palace showcase the work of landscaper E. H. Miller.
Known for its palace tours, museum exhibit, and summer garden concerts, Festetics Castle is a sight of great attraction.
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