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EN What 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 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; ’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. and , and the closest to Hummel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Palace and Pálffy Palace. another capital - ; Franz Liszt, Ludwig von Beethoven, Bela (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 (), famous for building nal and international origin are included Fleischmann, 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- Romanus, number of cultural, social and educational and Museum of Hungarian Culture in fence called , can be found in the munist era in Petržalka, Central ’s Environmentally Friendly City After the Sun Goes Down programmes for the public. Slovakia). 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- 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 between 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 (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 (BTS) (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 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 . 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 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 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 . A mobile app provides convenient, www.visitbratislava.com attractions (gorunningtoursbratislava.com). (actionpark.sk) or try the motor go-kart works Museum (vodarenskemuzeum.sk) concerts, Babylon for unplugged music Taste local beers of all kinds such as All changes after publishig date reserved. Photos: user-friendly taxi service (hopin.sk). ALTERNATIVE TIPS The south route winding along the Danube arena (kartarena.sk), a summer bobsleigh MUSEUM TIPS with a lovely green park for children, or (babylonatelier.sk), the all-purpose building Dunajský pivovar, (dunajskypivovar.sk), Bratislava at night Pozsony Melman Production, Zylinder, Regal Burger, Discover local bistros offering deli dishes is very popular among inliners, cyclists and track (bobodraha.sk), the Tarzánia Rope Check out the unique Museum of Jewish experience the adventure of BS 4, a real at Stará Tržnica (Old Market Hall), the Meštiansky pivovar, (mestianskypivovar.sk), Convenient bus and train connections to MS Agency, Jairo Outdoor, Danubiana, Waves, many European cities and other regions of Closter Brewery (Kláštorný pivovar), M. Velček, at Regal Burger (regalburger.com), Orbis joggers, while those not wishing to hike long Park (tarzania.sk), curling (icearena.sk), Culture (snm.sk), Museum of Trade military bunker with stylish GAZ 69 mili- underground scene at Nu Spirit (nuspirit.sk), Kláštorný pivovar (klastornypivovar.sk), Slovakia. (slovakrail.sk, slovaklines.sk, M. Petrasko, L. Wagner, B. Molnár, P. Kováč, Street Food (orbisfood.sk), Veg life (veglife. distances can take the cable car between or try real vertigo on skywalk (skywalk. (muzeumobchoduba.sk) and Gas Industry tary cars (what-bratislava.sk). the countercultural Subclub (subclub.sk), Fabrika (fabrikapub.sk) and Minipivovar regiojet.sk, flixbus.sk, eurolines.sk) Bratislava City Gallery sk) and Bistro Soho (bistrosoho.sk). Koliba and Železná studienka. redmonkeygroup.com). Museum (sppolocne.sk/muzeum). the multicultural kc_dunaj (kcdunaj.sk). Richtár Jakub (richtarjakub.sk) www.visitbratislava.com SLAVÍN RECOMMENDED SIGHTSEEING ROUTES TOP 10 visitbratislava.com The largest military monument in Central Start – Tourist Information Centre (TIC), Klobučnícka 2 Europe, its 52-metre height also makes it Old Town Route (Use an accredited tourist information one of the city’s dominant features. centre guide on this route for a more worthwhile tour) Originally a royal residence and today the 6,845 Soviet soldiers who died in the Primate’s Palace Old Town Hall Bratislava symbol of Bratislava and the home of the liberation of Bratislava during the Second City Gallery – Museum of Trade Museum of History, its 47-metre-high are buried here. crown tower, where the royal coronation Michael’s Gate Statues Bratislava City Gallery – jewels were once stored, offers a stunning MATEJ KRÉN PASSAGE Pálffy Palace St. Martin’s Cathedral view of the city. This unique design was installed in the Citywalls Slovak National Theatre Pálffy Palace (GMB) to evoke an illusion of Castle Route (self-guided tour) ST. MARTIN’S CATHEDRAL an endless space made from books. It has th This 15 century Gothic cathedral is the been praised by many world experts and Primate’s Palace Michael’s Gate Museum of former coronation church and its claim to a number of visualisations and photo- Jewish Culture Bratislava Castle St. Martin’s fame can be seen in a gilded replica of graphs have been published in major fine Cathedral Citywalls Slovak National Gallery a crown on top of the 85-metre-high arts journals throughout the world. Slovak National Museum – Exposition of Natural Sciences cathedral tower, a reminder of when Hunagrian kings were crowned here. UFO OBSERVATION DECK Enjoy an extraordinary view of up to 100 km OLD TOWN HALL from the observation deck on this 95-me- Originally the seat of the municipal govern- tre-high bridge pillar. Combined with a ment, since 1868 it has been the home truly outstanding culinary experience at the Experience the City of the Bratislava City Museum, Slovakia’s restaurant here, the UFO observation deck CYCLING TIPS FOR WINE-TASTING TO THE LITTLE oldest museum. A narrow stairway leads to is one of the must-see places in Bratislava. its 45-metre-high tower, offering a beautiful Cycling routes labelled “C“ are direct panoramic view of the Old Town. BRATISLAVA STATUES connections to Eurovelo 6 and 13. Bicycles The Little Carpathians Wine Route starts Encounter Schöne Náci, an iconic ele- can be hired for the whole family (bike- right at the gates of the town, offering PRIMATE’S PALACE gantly dressed man with a walking stick, bratislava.sk, upcity.sk). Discover many tasting and events for wine lovers, filling a th It was in this 18 century Neo-classical palace curious “Čumil” rubbernecking from surprisingly beautiful places cycling in the specialized calendar all year round. (mvc.sk). where representatives of the French Republic a manhole, a relaxed soldier from forests of the Little Carpathians. and the Emperor of Austria signed the Peace ’s army leaning over a bench TIPS FOR CRUISES of Pressburg, following Napoleon’s victory at or Hans Christian Andersen surrounded Enjoy cruises along the Danube to the Battle of Austerlitz. It is currently a gallery with figures stepping out of his fairy tales housing a unique collection of six English Devín Castle and Gabčíkovo Dam, to the who visited Bratislava in 1841. Information th Danubiana Gallery and Divoká voda area in tapestries dating from the 17 century. More information at visitbratislava.com Čunovo, eventually use catamaran for trip Top attractions MICHAEL’S GATE to Vienna (floratour.sk). Anyone looking Museums/Galleries The only remaining gate from the city’s to see untouched nature will enjoy canoe Old Town Route th 14 century fortifications, the upper Discover the City trips on the Little Danube (authenticslova- Castle Route terrace of its 51-metre-high tower offers an kia.com, canoetrips.sk). Bus station impressive view of Bratislava Castle and Tours are offered in the comfortablehistorical vehicles Prešporáčik and Blaváčik. Train station the Old Town. The tower itself houses the (tour4u.sk, blavacik.sk) WALKING/HIKING TIPS Museum Museum of Arms. Walk through the Devínska Kobyla Themed tours of the city and are offered by the BTB Tourist National Natural Reserve at the foothills of SHOPPING TIPS Theatre BLUE CHURCH Information Centre, Klobučnícka Street 2. A one-hour walking tour starts every the Little Carpathian Mountains and visit Bratislava city centre has three shopping Gallery The unusual blue colour of the Art Nou- day at the TIC with guides speaking Slovak, English or German (sign up 2 hours the Sandberg Paleontology Centre with centres – Eurovea (eurovea.sk), Aupark Church veau church of St. Elizabeth, constructed at in advance). Contacts: +421 2 5443 4059, +421 905 848 407, its amazing prehistoric fossils, Koliba with (aupark.sk) and Central (central.sk) offer- Synagogue the beginning of the 20th century, provides [email protected] its summer bobsleigh route and Kamzík ing anything you need in fashion, jewellery, Park, Garden a marvellous sight for visitors. The church with a panoramic view from the revolving electronics, home décor, and books as well Tourist Information Centre City walls features detailed façade work with the restaurant, and in winter take advantage as furniture. Klobučnícka 2, Old City, tel: +421 216 186, [email protected] Fountain frequent use of mosaics. of the opportunities for sledging and skiing Port (ekovylety.sk). TIPS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN DEVÍN BRATISLAVA CARD Bratislava and Dino Park (zoobrati- Cinema The ruins of the former castle, rising from TIPS CAR LOVERS Free public transport slava.sk), Stupava Farmhouse (biofarma. Police station a high rock above the confluence of the Free guided walking tour and Free admission to Take a chance to rent a fully electrical vehi- sk), the indoor Kidshouse (kidshouse.sk) Hospital Danube and Morava Rivers, are a major selected museums and discover hidden cle Wolkswagen e-up and X-Bionic Sphere – an all-year sporting Shopping centre historical and archaeological site. Discounts up to 50 % places in Bratislava, or rent an electrical and water complex (x-bionicsphere.com) Purchase the card at Tourist information centres Toilet Moreover, it offers charming natural bike, even electrical scooter for more fun located in Šamorín, just 20 kilometres or partners indicated by the card sticker Wi-Fi scenery with incredible views. Information and online sale at visitbratislava.com/bc with your family or friends (upcity.sk). from the city centre. © Mapa Slovakia Editor, s.r.o., 2018 No Entry