Bratislava is a magnificent place to visit and even to live. Similar in many aspects to Prague, it offers a good feeling of safety. I would say: it is still a provincial city offering the advantages of a Middle European capital. It is very safe, it is not overcrowded by tourists and is relatively cheap ( not very cheap, but offers good value for the money you spend).

Bratislava Old Town with The Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Old Town with The Bratislava Castle

Bratislava is literally bordering Austria and Hungary; Vienna is only 50 km away, Prague 220; Budapest 400. Long time Bratislava has been in the shadow of these notorious cities of the former Hapsburg Empire. Bratislava met some dramatic changes in the structure of its population, which is nowadays 90 % Slovak. But in the Middle Age, under the name Pressburg, was renowned as German city. Also in the Middle Age, Bratislava was the capital of Hungary, under the name of Poszonyi! I would say, that Bratislava is like a capuccino: 3 in 1!

Skyline of the modern Bratislava

Skyline of the modern Bratislava

Today Bratislava counts 500 000 inhabitants and offers one of the most compact and interesting Old Town in the world. Bratislava Old Town is definitively a place to start your visit in the city. And the Bratislava Castle is an absolute must. You can visit it, despite the renovation lasting until 2011 ( beware the dust in the windy days!). There are many cafeterias, bars and restaurants in the Old Town, making the night life so exciting. Eating there, you can find all possible restaurants and kitchens of the world, but specially the Italian. Try also Paparazzi, which is very chic, or Pizza Mizza, and avoid the famous and expensive Italian wines in favor of the local wines, specially the whites ( the Slovak climate seems to be not appropriate for the red wines). It is rather difficult to find a Slovak restaurant in Bratislava (may be this the globalization we don’t like), but try Slovak Pub and Pressburg!

Tourist Train in the Old Town Bratislava

Tourist Train in the Old Town Bratislava

Don’t miss in Bratislava its comprehensive cultural life. Mozart and Liszt gave concerts here, and the Slovak Philarmonic Orchestra is one of the world’s best, featuring the young super star Julia Fischer! There are also ballet and oper representations, and there is no problem finding tickets. And you can also see some very interesting museums being in Bratislava: National Gallery or the History Museum.

Slavin Memorial in Bratislava is decated to the victims of World War II

Slavin Memorial in Bratislava is dedicated to the victims of World War II

Your Bratislava Vacations has all the chances to turn in an unforgettable event, and you will surely regret staying so shortly there!

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