What to do in Bratislava - Slovakia
Sightseeing
The city's historical centre has been beautifuly renovated
and has a great atmosphere with history tangled up everywhere.
The Gothic St.Martin's Cathedral saw coronation of 19 Hungarian
kings and queens.
The unique design of the Bratislava Castle reminds of an
flipped-over table on a hill above the Danube river and offers
great views of the city.
Another favourite view-point is the medieval St.Michael's Gate,
the watchtower of the original city fortification.
The fairy-tale Old Town Hall with the clock tower and the
romantic courtyard with arcades houses the City Museum.
A unique collection of tapestries telling a tragic story
of ancient Greek lovers Leander and Hero is presented in the Classical
Primate's Palace.
The masterpiece of the Bratislava Rococo, the Mirbach's Palace,
houses several historical works of graphic arts.
Visitors are free to wander the Presidential Palace's manicured
gardens.
The Opera House located in a lively square nearby the fancy
Philharmonic building, surrounded by trendy restaurants and luxury
hotels, rivals any renowned Eropean opera houses with its legendary
opera productions.
Dining and Night Life
The modern Bratislava is full of lively cafes, upscale
shops and inviting restaurants open to strolling tourists.
Coffee lovers gather in the Vienna-style cafes that line
the streets of the Old Town.
These are adjoined by a number of restaurants offering
cheap Slovak cuisine - similar to the German one using
pototoes, sauerkraut and cheese - but most of them serve fine
international cuisine at really reasonable rates. Accompanied
by typical local wines such as Tokaj, Riesling or Frankovka
or distinctive Slovak beer you can enjoy true culinary
experiences.
Bratislava is also famous for its pulsing night life.
The city centre is loaded with trendy clubs and bars or jazz
cafes. You can find quite a few of them along
the lively Obchodna street.
No visitor should miss the UFO restaurant / club atop the
New Bridge, that reminds of a flying saucer. It offers great meals,
large selection of coctails and drinks along with the best views
of the city.
Trips and Excursions
Bratislava's surroundings offer attractions to be explored
by curious tourists as well.
The nearby romantic ruins of the medieval Devin Castle
on a hill above the confluence of Danube and Morava rivers are
reachable either by boats or public buses.
The Galeria Danubiana, a unique modern art museum located
15 km (10 miles) is located southeast of Bratislava and is also
accessible by public transportation.
Travel agencies organise guided tours along the Small Carpathian
Wine Route connected with wine tasting, visits of ancient
royal wine towns and the wonderfully preserved Cerveny Kamen Castle.
Vienna, only 60 km away, is a perfect destination
for a one-day trip. To get there you can either take one of the
busses running regularly from the Novy Most stop in the Old Town
or a boat. High speed boats the Twin City Liners are connecting
the two cities four times a day.
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