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Bratislava Slovakia

Halfway between East and West, and between the North and South of Europe, Bratislava sits at a crossroads, bordering Austria and Hungary. It’s a beautiful old city, warm and welcoming, and its tranquillity contrasts with the busy, lively pace of its present-day inhabitants. Surrounded by pastoral landscapes of vineyards and historic castles, straddling both banks of the River Danube, Bratislava gives you a real sense of travelling back in time. The city has a charming medieval quarter, Staré Mesto, with narrow winding streets, a castle perched on a hill near the Danube, and many castles and ancient churches to explore. The old town centres on two main squares: Hlavné námestie (Main Square) and Hviezdoslav Square, named after the famous Slovak poet. Long rows of Communist-era buildings along the river recall life before Slovakia joined the European Union in 2004. Since then, the city has grown in reputation as a cultural tourism hotspot and as a thriving business centre. Visitors to Bratislava will find an ever-growing range of plush places to stay and a great choice of chic bars and restaurants, along with an impressive line-up of museums, galleries and contemporary art spaces. And when you’ve had your fill of exploring the city itself, it’s easy to escape the hustle and bustle: you can walk, cycle or picnic in the forested hills that surround Bratislava, or head out to discover some of the many vineyards and castles scattered across the surrounding region.

Recommended airport

M R Stefanik (BTS)

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Bratislava, Slovakia

Bratislava Slovakia