BRATISLAVA'S TOP 7 SECRETS
Excited to plan a trip to Bratislava? (We WERE!)
Even if Slovakia is not on the bucket list of most of the travelers, it does not mean it is not a great place for short visits.
Being situated between great European capitals, the city seems a bit forgotten.
How we got there?
We took the Eurolines bus from Prague and we were there in 4 hours. The ticket was ONLY 10 euros!
Check out the ticket prices here.
Why Bratislava?
Bratislava is a tiny capital that gives you a feeling that you belong there. It is a small one, but this is not taking away its qualities of the perfect place for a city break or a stopover for your Euro-trip.
The narrow streets send you back in time for a walk for the historical sights.
What are the top 7 Secrets of Bratislava sightseeing?
1. Michael's Gate is one of the symbols of Bratislava. Being on the top, you can get a perfect panorama of the Old Town.
The Gate has a 51-meter tower integrated with seven floors.The entrance is via the Museum of Arms.
2. St. Martin Cathedral served as the coronation church for Hungarian kings and their consorts. There you can find a 300kg gilded replica of the Hungarian royal crown on the top of the cathedral's 85 meters tall neo-Gothic tower.
3. The Church of St. Elisabeth (also known as the Blue Church) is consecrated to Elisabeth of Hungary. This represents a Hungarian Secessionist Catholic church. A same model of the church can be found in Brussels, representing Slovakia.
4. The Poor Clare's Church was built by the nuns with the support of the king in 1297. In 1782, it became a high school because of the Klarissenkloster was disbanded. Now represents a concert hall.
5. Old Town Hall is the oldest city hall in Slovakia. It also hosted celebrations, place of trade and housing a prison. Today it hosts the City Museum.
6. Grassalkovich Palace is the residence of the president of Slovakia. Grassalkovich was Maria Theresa's vassal, so the place was used before for various parties and balls for the Habsburg Royal Court. In 1950, the building was an activity center for schoolchildren (pioneers). Due to extensive damage caused by them, the building was restored only after the Communist period (late 1989).
7. Bratislava Castle has four corner towers and provides a great view of the city, same of Austria and Hungary (when you have good weather).
Enjoy other pictures taken in Bratislava.
Let me know your thoughts once you had the chance to visit Slovakia's capital!
Even if Slovakia is not on the bucket list of most of the travelers, it does not mean it is not a great place for short visits.
Being situated between great European capitals, the city seems a bit forgotten.
How we got there?
We took the Eurolines bus from Prague and we were there in 4 hours. The ticket was ONLY 10 euros!
Check out the ticket prices here.
Our view from the bus from Prague to Bratislava
Our view from the bus from Prague to Bratislava
Why Bratislava?
Bratislava is a tiny capital that gives you a feeling that you belong there. It is a small one, but this is not taking away its qualities of the perfect place for a city break or a stopover for your Euro-trip.
The narrow streets send you back in time for a walk for the historical sights.
What are the top 7 Secrets of Bratislava sightseeing?
1. Michael's Gate is one of the symbols of Bratislava. Being on the top, you can get a perfect panorama of the Old Town.
The Gate has a 51-meter tower integrated with seven floors.The entrance is via the Museum of Arms.
2. St. Martin Cathedral served as the coronation church for Hungarian kings and their consorts. There you can find a 300kg gilded replica of the Hungarian royal crown on the top of the cathedral's 85 meters tall neo-Gothic tower.
3. The Church of St. Elisabeth (also known as the Blue Church) is consecrated to Elisabeth of Hungary. This represents a Hungarian Secessionist Catholic church. A same model of the church can be found in Brussels, representing Slovakia.
4. The Poor Clare's Church was built by the nuns with the support of the king in 1297. In 1782, it became a high school because of the Klarissenkloster was disbanded. Now represents a concert hall.
5. Old Town Hall is the oldest city hall in Slovakia. It also hosted celebrations, place of trade and housing a prison. Today it hosts the City Museum.
6. Grassalkovich Palace is the residence of the president of Slovakia. Grassalkovich was Maria Theresa's vassal, so the place was used before for various parties and balls for the Habsburg Royal Court. In 1950, the building was an activity center for schoolchildren (pioneers). Due to extensive damage caused by them, the building was restored only after the Communist period (late 1989).
7. Bratislava Castle has four corner towers and provides a great view of the city, same of Austria and Hungary (when you have good weather).
Enjoy other pictures taken in Bratislava.
Let me know your thoughts once you had the chance to visit Slovakia's capital!
Frumos ! In tinerete am avut prieteni in Bratislava , in Zilina ... Ultima oara am trecut prin Bratislava in 1990
ReplyDeleteVa multumesc, d-nul Doru. Ar trebui sa vizitati Bratislava, e un oras foarte frumos si plin de culoare. In comparatie cu capitalele mari, oamenii sunt la fel de primitori ca si romanii.
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