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What Bratislava Is EN What Bratislava is Tastes of the City Museums and Galleries Culinary specialties are an integral part to getting to know the Bratislava offers more than 65 specialised museums and galleries culture. Stylish restaurants, beer halls and local breweries along- ranging from Slovak contemporary art to examples of the city’s A metropolitan city with almost a half St. Martin’s Cathedral, among them also million population, capital of the Slovak Maria Theresa in 1741; side modern bistros offer a wide range of diverse food: Different rich cultural past. Republic since 1993, part of the European specialties of old Pressburg (Austro-Hungarian), traditional Slovak Its compact historical centre still Union since 2004 and whose official cuisine (influenced by rural shepherd culture) as well as high-quality BRATISLAVA CITY GALLERY (gmb.sk) NEDBALKA GALLERY (nedbalka.sk) has many architectural signs of its royal currency is the euro; Slovakia’s second-largest gallery exhibits Permanent exhibitions of original Slovak past - beautiful mansions and family international and vegan gastronomy. extensive collections of Slovak and inter- modern fine art are shown in an incredibly Only capital in the world villas of world-famous artists, architects located on impressive interior reminiscent of the and inventors such as Johann Nepomuk national fine art in two buildings: Mirbach the border of three countries - Slovakia, Guggenheim Museum in New York. Austria and Hungary, and the closest to Hummel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Palace and Pálffy Palace. another capital - Vienna; Franz Liszt, Ludwig von Beethoven, Bela SLOVAK NATIONAL MUSEUM (snm.sk) SLOVAK NATIONAL GALLERY (sng.sk) Bartók, Joseph Haydn, Rudolf von Laban, Comprises 18 specialised museums located More than 60,000 pieces of art of natio- Once part of the lands settled by the Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, Arthur throughout Slovakia. In Bratislava there are ancient Celts (Boii), famous for building nal and international origin are included Fleischmann, Wolfgang von Kempelen museums of history , archaeology , military camps to guard their territory and and Johann Andreas Segner; in its collection. The gallery primarily has natural sciences and minority museums for the coins they minted. Remains Biatecs, exhibitions of original art and offers a (Museum of Carpathian German Culture of in a unique border de- Remarkable legacies from the Com- Limes Romanus, number of cultural, social and educational and Museum of Hungarian Culture in fence called Gerulata, can be found in the munist era in Petržalka, Central Europe’s Environmentally Friendly City After the Sun Goes Down programmes for the public. Slovakia). Rusovce neighbourhood south of Bratislava. largest neighbourhood of housing estates. Historically called Engerau; Bratislava’s clean natural lakes, public parks and gardens are the Bratislava is a very popular, sought after destination at night. Enjoy Historically called Pressburg, Pozsony, green lungs of Bratislava. Forests and vineyards reaching almost to the atmosphere of the city promenade and explore the different Surrounded by vineyards producing Prešporok, it was the capital of the King- its centre are an important part of the city ecosystem. music clubs and wine cellars hidden underground. dom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783; quality wine that can be tasted at stylish wine bars scattered across the city centre PARK TIPS WINE TIPS PARTY TIPS Known for the “BRATISLAVA PROME- and at typical cellars in Rača, Devín and Horský Park (Mountain Park) features a his- It makes a difference where a glass of local Luxury nightspot The Club; new Great NADE”, streets lined with numerous origi- Vajnory neighbourhoods, all of which offer torical gamekeeper´s lodge and traditional wine is tasted and the best place to taste club; Unique, a hangout for university nal cafés and with a special atmosphere; COFFEE TIPS a fantastic culinary experience; Pressburg café (horaren.sk), while the Brati- Try Bratislava Rolls along with a good cup it is in an underground wine cellar like students; the cocktail bar at Rio Grande slava Koliba forest park with the Kamzík Coronation town of the Hungarian An environmentally-friendly city on the of coffee at the numerous cafés located the Slovak National Collection of Wine Restaurant; Night Bar & Café; the exqui- TV Tower and its revolving restaurant (alti- kings of the House of Habsburg between Danube with unspoilt natural treasures in the hidden streets of old Bratislava: (Národný salón vín) (nsvsr.sk), Wine Bar site Masquerade bar and the three-storey tude.sk) offer a view of the whole city. the years 1563 - 1830, where 11 kings and protected natural habitats of Europe- Kaffee Mayer (kaffeemayer.sk),F. X. at the Blue Church (Vinotéka pri Modrom Channels Club are the places in Bratislava and 7 royal spouses were crowned in the an significance. kostolíku) (monvin.sk) or In Vino to go to party. Messerschmidt Café (messerschmidt.sk) GARDEN TIPS and Zeppelin Café (zeppelincafe.sk). (invino.sk) on Palisády Street. Relax right in the city centre with its plen- MARKET TIPS tiful historical gardens and parks, such as Gourmets looking for fresh, sustainable Bratislava’s biggest advantage is its accessi- M.R. Štefaník Bratislava Airport (BTS) Grassalkovich Palace (where the President food can come to the farmers’ market bility. The vast majority of key attractions in is located 15-20 minutes from the centre - SWEET TIPS EXTREME SPORTS TIPS of Slovakia has his office),the Baroque at Stará Tržnica (staratrznica.sk) any its compact centre are within walking distance take BUS 61 to the airport. (bts.aero) You may not know that one of the most Thrill seekers will surely enjoy bun- of each other, while an integrated transport Vienna International Airport is situated Garden and Medická záhrada (Medicine BRATISLAVA CITY MUSEUM DANUBIANA MEULENSTEEN Saturday or to an authentic marketplace famous sweet delicacies of Bratislava gee-jumping from Lafranconi Bridge system provides access to locations further 40 km away, in Swechat (VIE), with buses Garden) in the Old Town. A favourite spot (muzeum.bratislava.sk) ART MUSEUM (danubiana.sk) on Miletičova Street (mileticka.sk). (old Pressburg) is the Bratislava Roll. (jairo.sk), the downhill course at the away. Tickets can be purchased at dispensers leaving every 30 minutes to 1 hour from Brati- for Bratislava residents and one of Central Exhibitions of local history provide Located on a peninsula jutting into the The original pastry is prepared from yeast Rohatka Bike Park or bicycling trails situated at tram/bus stops or from newspaper slava. (slovaklines.sk, regiojet.sk, flixbus.sk) Europe’s oldest public parks is Sad Janka visitors a wide range of information about Danube River, Danubiana presents CULTURE TIPS stands, and are then validated by inserting the dough and filled with walnut or poppy in the Little Carpathians. Water sport Bratislava can be reached by boat directly Kráľa, on the right bank of the Danube in Bratislava’s past , its winemaking a symbiosis of fine art, modern architec- We recommend you to visit two most ticket in any of the machines inside the tram seed filling (muzeumobchoduba.sk). from harbour at Schwedenplatz and enthusiasts can raft, water-ski and hire or bus. Children under 6 years do not have to Petržalka. Devoted botanists can also visit and horological traditions, pharmacies and ture and natural treasures. prestigeous festivals of classical music: Handelskai in the city centre of Vienna. sea scooters, ride hydrospeed boards or purchase a ticket and those between 6 – 16 TRADITIONAL TIPS the Botanical Garden. the life and times of celebrities born in Bratislava Music Festival (bhsfestival. (twincityliner.com, lod.sk) surf at the Divoká Voda (Wild Water) TIPS FOR CHILDREN years can purchase discount tickets. (dpb.sk For traditional Slovak or Pressburg cuisine Bratislava like Johann Nepomuk Hummel sk) and the summer festival viva musica SPORT AND ADRENALIN Sports Complex in Čunovo (divokavoda. Bibiana - International House of Art for Bratislava for more information) try these restaurants in the city centre: and Arthur Fleischmann. The Bratislava (vivamusica.sk). Bratislava offers many opportunities for sk) or directly at Zlaté Piesky (Golden Children (bibiana.sk), and the Museum Bratislava lies at the crossroads of major 1. Slovak Pub (slovakpub.sk), Zylinder (zyl- City Museum operates several national active recreation, including jogging and Sands) Lake (wakelake.sk). Fans of off- of Transport – see the 100-year-old ALTERNATIV TIPS BEER TIPS Top city attractions Prešporok European highways. Distance to Prague is inder.sk), Leberfinger (leberfinger.sk),Savoy heritage sites such as the Roman military cycling routes. Try a running tour of the road go-karts, rope parks and trampo- tram that once ran between Bratislava and For alternative music, the places to be are Bratislava’s breweries are a separate world 330 km, to Budapest 200 km and to Vienna (savoyrestaurant.sk) or Bratislava Flagship camp in Gerulata and the ruins of the only 65 km. city, a non-traditional way of seeing its main lines can enjoy the Čunovo Action Park Vienna (muzeumdopravy.com), the Water- Majestic Music Club (majestic.sk) for with their own unique life and atmosphere. Culinary tips Pressburg Published by Bratislava Tourist Board, 2018 Restaurant (bratislavskarestauracia.sk). Devín Castle. A mobile app provides convenient, www.visitbratislava.com attractions (gorunningtoursbratislava.com). (actionpark.sk) or try the motor go-kart works Museum (vodarenskemuzeum.sk)
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