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I have been to Bratislava on three daytrips from Vienna in winter 2003/04 and 2005/06. The Slovak capital is home to 430.000 people and it is situated at the river Danube between Vienna and Budapest.
In the past the town was influenced by various nations, therefore both Pressburg (German) and Pozsony (Hungarian) are still well know names. Bratislava has the highest density of population in Central Europe mainly because of its well known apartment block suburb Petrzalka.
The small picturesque Old Town has many lively restaurants, pubs and bars. Points of interest include Bratislava Castle, St. Michael's Gate, the Old Town Square, Novy Most Bridge and last but not least the various charming bronze statues which can be found all around the Old Town.
"The worst thing about being a tourist is having other tourists recognize you as a tourist."
--- Russell Baker ---
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| Pros: | "Lack of mass tourism and friendly people." | | Cons: | "Everything became more expensive, since Slovakia joined the EU." | | In A Nutshell: | "Gateway to the Little Carpathians." |
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MichaelRees Wed Apr 15, 2009 09:58 UTC
Useful tips | Pawtuxet Wed Nov 12, 2008 16:13 UTC
Your photography of such stunning architecture is wonderful. I really enjoyed the street bronzes. Wishing for one in my village. | GAWA1 Mon Sep 8, 2008 12:51 UTC
Do not go to the Dubliner. They attack their clients with baseball bats. | Airpunk Wed Dec 26, 2007 13:32 UTC
Thanks for all the good information, Holger. Your pages will surely be useful for my next trip. |
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