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Bratislava, Eslovaquia (Slovensko - Slovenská Republika)

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11.43 mi
Elevation gain
791 ft
Technical difficulty
Easy
Elevation loss
771 ft
Max elevation
670 ft
TrailRank 
51
Min elevation
450 ft
Trail type
One Way
Moving time
2 hours 43 minutes
Time
21 hours 44 minutes
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2817
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January 5, 2024
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January 2024
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* To consider:

- How to go to Bratislava from Vienna airport:
The international airport of Vienna, the Austrian capital, is only 40 km from Bratislava. The bus company Flixbus directly connects Vienna airport with the center of Bratislava (see timetables online). The journey takes just under an hour and leaves us at the Bratislava bus station.
The bus is located right outside the airport and goes direct, with 3 stops to choose from when arriving in Bratislava:
(Location attached)
. Bratislava (Einsteinova)
. Bratislava (Most SNP)
. Bratislava (Station)
buses)
We have chosen to get off at the last one and take a taxi to the hotel. (The exact location is found in the Track)
"BEWARE": When taking a taxi you only have to get in the Official Taxis, the others will charge us abusive rates.

- The famous Bratislava Paparazzi statue does not appear in this Track since it has disappeared after closing the restaurant to which it belonged.

- If we stay in Bratislava, it would be very interesting to visit Devín Castle, which is only 13 kilometers away. (Location attached)
This amazing castle is one of the most important archaeological sites in Slovakia. You can get there on bus number 29 that leaves from the New Bridge (Novy Most) at the Most SNP bus station.
You must keep in mind that it is not possible to buy tickets when boarding the bus, so you will have to do it at one of the machines that you will find in the surroundings. It is also important to know that to get to Devín Castle from Bratislava by bus you cross 4 zones, so the ticket to buy will be the one corresponding to 4 zones and valid for 60 minutes.
The journey to Devín Castle from Bratislava is approximately 30 minutes. Line 29 makes two stops near the ruins. The first is the Strbská stop and the next is the one named after the castle, the Hrad Devín. Both will leave you approximately the same distance, so it doesn't matter if you get off at one or the other. From there, you will have to walk about 10-15 minutes until you reach the main entrance.


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* Bratislava - Historic Center:

It was not until 1919 that the city was renamed Bratislava, which at that time was a varied ethnic conglomerate, with Germans, Austrians, Hungarians, Romanians and Slovaks.

In the years after World War II much of the city was destroyed. Soviet rule meant an urban disaster, with the construction of the UFO bridge that replaced the one blown up by the Nazis, and which practically swept the old Jewish quarter off the map. Furthermore, the austere aesthetic concept of communism disfigured the city, which since the country's independence has once again recovered areas such as the banks of the Danube.

On the other hand, when Bratislava assumed the capital of Slovakia after the separation of the former Czechoslovakia, many eyes fell on the city and the result was a tourist boom that has led it to become a tourist option for many trips through Central Europe.


The Old Town in Slovak (Staré Mesto) is the historic center and one of the neighborhoods of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The historic center of the Slovak capital is relatively accessible if you want to visit it on foot and corresponds to what the intramural city was historically. However, you can also get to know it in a more comfortable way, aboard the trams that cross and circle it.

This is where most of Bratislava's monumental attractions are concentrated, among which stand out, among others:

- The Castle
- The Blue Church
- Saint Michael's Gate
- Cathedral
- The Old Town Hall
- The Grassalkovich Palace
- Trinity Church
- The National Theater
- The UFO Bridge or Most SNP

But the historic center of Brastislava also has a river promenade along the Danube and, apart from the tourist and official dimension (here are the headquarters of the main state and local institutions), it is also a residential area. To the west of this area, it is very pleasant to walk along the hill on which the castle sits and where Horský Park is located.




Source: bratislavaguide.com

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PictographBus stop Altitude 466 ft
Photo ofAutobusová Stanica (Estación de Autobuses) - Centro Comercial Photo ofAutobusová Stanica (Estación de Autobuses) - Centro Comercial

Autobusová Stanica (Estación de Autobuses) - Centro Comercial

Se puede acceder a la Estación de Autobuses por el Centro Comercial.

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Alojamiento

Right in front of the hotel, there is a Tram stop that goes to the Center.

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PictographTrain stop Altitude 574 ft
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Bratislava Hlavná Stanica (abreviado Bratislava hl.st. - Estación Principal de Bratislava) - Estación del Tranvía

The Tram stop that goes to the City Center area is very close to the Train Station. - Leaving the Station to the Left.

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Šancová Ulica (Calle Šancová) - Cruzar Avenida

PictographMonument Altitude 522 ft
Photo ofNámestie Slobody (Plaza de la Libertad) - Úrad Vlády Slovenskej Republiky (Oficina del Gobierno Eslovaco) Photo ofNámestie Slobody (Plaza de la Libertad) - Úrad Vlády Slovenskej Republiky (Oficina del Gobierno Eslovaco)

Námestie Slobody (Plaza de la Libertad) - Úrad Vlády Slovenskej Republiky (Oficina del Gobierno Eslovaco)

- It is an important square in the old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is located in the city center, near Kollarovo Square and in front of the Archbishop's Summer Palace. - The Archbishop's Summer Palace is a building in Bratislava that housed the residence of the city's archbishop. It is currently the seat of the Government of Slovakia. The palace, in Renaissance style, was originally the summer residence of the archbishops of Esztergom in the 17th century.

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PictographMonument Altitude 518 ft
Photo ofGrasalkovičov Palác (Palacio Grassalkovich) Photo ofGrasalkovičov Palác (Palacio Grassalkovich)

Grasalkovičov Palác (Palacio Grassalkovich)

- Presidential palace In the central square "Hodžovo námestie" is the Grasalkoviè Palace. Rococo style, it was built in 1760 for Count Anton Grasalkoviè as a summer palace. The palace was a meeting point for the Hungarian nobility. During the years 1939 and 1945 it was the seat of the presidency. Today, after its restoration a few years ago, it is once again the seat of the President of the Slovak Republic. The gardens at the back of the palace invite you to a pleasant walk. Both the gardens and the palace follow the model of French palaces. They are one of the favorite places for the inhabitants of Bratislava to rest from the noise of the city, sitting on their benches, reading a book or enjoying the well-kept lawns. A statue of Empress Maria Theresa on horseback presides over the gardens. As a recent tradition, each head of state who visits the city plants an oak in these gardens. King Juan Carlos I planted a young oak here, thus adding to the tradition.

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PictographFountain Altitude 518 ft
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Fontána Zem - Hodžovo Námestie (Plaza)

In the central square "Hodžovo námestie" in front of the palace there is a fountain representing the globe – "Planet of Peace" is its name. This is one of the favorite meeting points of Bratislava residents. The square is located on the edge of the old town, in front of the Slovak Presidential Palace, about a 5-minute walk from the historic city center.

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PictographBus stop Altitude 515 ft
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Línea 44 (Autobús Castillo de Bratislava)

Subimos al autobús con destino al Castillo.

PictographBus stop Altitude 630 ft
Photo ofLínea 44 (Autobús Castillo de Bratislava)

Línea 44 (Autobús Castillo de Bratislava)

Nos bajamos del autobús.

PictographIntersection Altitude 646 ft
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Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava - Izquierda: Punto de Acceso)

PictographPanorama Altitude 659 ft
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Mirador

Next to the castle is a modern building that has been the seat of the Slovak Parliament since 1994. A bust of Alexander Dubcek presides over the square that bears his name in front of the main building. Alexander Dubcek (1921 - 1992) is one of the most significant Slovak politicians who plays a key role in the history of the now defunct Czechoslovakia.

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PictographDoor Altitude 659 ft
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Bratislavský Hrad - Národná kultúrna pamiatka (Castillo de Bratislava - Monumento Cultural Nacional)

PictographCastle Altitude 666 ft
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Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava)

It is home to the following exhibitions: Permanent Antique furniture. Watches. The Coronation Tower. The silver treasure Exhibitions of the Slovak National Museum. Open every day from 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, except on Mondays when it is closed. The castle, visible from almost every point in the city, dominates the capital from the top of a hill. The castle is located on top of a hill partially surrounded by the Danube. This hill belongs to the Small Carpathians and has a height of 150 meters above sea level. The castle is home to some of the best collections of the Slovak National Museum, among which the so-called "Treasures of Slovakia over time", various exhibitions of history, furniture, clocks and another dedicated to music stand out. The museum is open every day from 9 in the morning to 5 in the afternoon, except on Mondays when it is closed to the public. - A little history: Remains of ancient settlements have been found on the hill on which the castle is located. During the Great Moravian Empire there was already a castle on this site that played an important political role. The first written mention of said castle dates back to the year 907 BC. C. After the fall of Great Moravia, Bratislava Castle became a border fortification of Hungary. The castle was close to being completely destroyed in 1811, remaining in ruins until its restoration in 1953. During the years of Communism it was the headquarters in Bratislava of the Czechoslovak government and the official headquarters of the Slovak National Parliament.

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PictographMonument Altitude 663 ft
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Svätopluk I - Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava)

- Equestrian Statue Initially governor of the Principality of Nitra, he led the revolution that overthrew his uncle Ratislav I and became the second king of Great Moravia. His government stood out for the numerous conflicts with its neighbors and for achieving the largest territorial extension of its empire.

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Mirador - Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava)

Views: - Pristavny Most (Harbour Bridge) - Most Apollo (Apollo Bridge) - Stary Most (Old Bridge) - Novy Most (New Bridge) - Most SNP (Slovak National Uprising Bridge) - UFO Bridge or UFO Bridge - Rieka Dunaj (River Danube)

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PictographCastle Altitude 666 ft
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Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava)

The hill on which the castle is located is well worth a walk through its gardens, they allow us to enjoy the best views of the city. - Sv Alžbeta Durínska He was born in 1207. He spent his childhood in Bratislava Castle. His father Ondrej II. When she was four years old, he married her to the young Duke of Thuringia, Ľudovít, so she had to go to Thuringia, to Wartburg Castle, in Germany, where she grew up with her future husband. They had a wedding in 1220 and their marriage was very happy. She also lovingly cared for her 3 children. Even then she had her heart and hands open to the sick, the poor, the needy, which, however, did not depend on the will of her husband's relatives. After the painful death of her beloved husband, she was forced to leave Wartburg Castle. She went to Marburg, where she founded a hospital and there she herself cared for the sick. Good Friday In 1229 he entered the III Order of Saint Peter. Francisco and accepted religious robes. She died at the age of 24 on November 17, 1231. Four years after her death, she was declared a saint.

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PictographCastle Altitude 663 ft
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Baroková Záhrada (Jardín Barroco) - Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava)

PictographCastle Altitude 669 ft
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Základy Velkomoravské Baziliky (los cimientos de la Gran Basílica Morava) - Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava)

The Great Moravian Basilica of Bratislava Castle was a sacred Romanesque building, probably from the end of the 9th century, located in the southern part of the eastern terrace of the castle acropolis, the remains of the foundations of which are preserved as a monument and are freely presented in its interior on the castle grounds.

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PictographPanorama Altitude 633 ft
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Mirador - Bratislavský Hrad (Castillo de Bratislava)

Views: - Cathedral of St. Martin (Cathedral of St. Martin) - Most Apollo (Apollo Bridge) - Stary Most (Old Bridge) - Novy Most (New Bridge) - Most SNP (Slovak National Uprising Bridge) - UFO Bridge or UFO Bridge - Rieka Dunaj (River Danube)

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PictographMuseum Altitude 545 ft
Photo ofMúzeum Hodín – Dom u Dobrého Pastiera (Museo del Reloj - Casa del Buen Pastor) * Se encuentra justo al final de la calle. Photo ofMúzeum Hodín – Dom u Dobrého Pastiera (Museo del Reloj - Casa del Buen Pastor) * Se encuentra justo al final de la calle. Photo ofMúzeum Hodín – Dom u Dobrého Pastiera (Museo del Reloj - Casa del Buen Pastor) * Se encuentra justo al final de la calle.

Múzeum Hodín – Dom u Dobrého Pastiera (Museo del Reloj - Casa del Buen Pastor) * Se encuentra justo al final de la calle.

This Rococo style building was built by a merchant from Bratislava in the second half of the 18th century. A small statue representing Christ on one side of the façade gives the house the name of the Good Shepherd. After its reconstruction in 1975, the National Museum opened a unique exhibition here of historical clocks, mostly built by local craftsmen. It is located near the New Bridge and is one of the two houses that fortunately were not demolished during the 1960s. In its surroundings, on the way to the castle, there are pleasant cafes, a couple of restaurants and an excellent winery. The Clock Museum is located in the center of Bratislava in a rococo house known as the House of the Good Shepherd. It was built between 1760 and 1765 and was originally part of the development under the castle. - Clock museum The museum exhibition documents the history of watchmaking from the end of the 17th century to the end of the 19th century. Here the visitor can see a unique set of different types of table and wall clocks, alarm clocks, pocket watches and much more. Most of the pieces on display are signed by master watchmakers from Bratislava. The museum is an expanded exhibition of the Bratislava City Museum.

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PictographBus stop Altitude 486 ft
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Bratislava Most SNP Novy Most

Bus station located under the Most Slovenského Národného Povstania, usually called Most SNP or UFO Bridge, and called Nový Most between 1993 and 2012 (Road Bridge over the Danube in Bratislava).

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PictographMonument Altitude 525 ft
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Calle Židovská (calle de los judíos ) - Vistas: Murallas y Catedral de San Martín

The historic center of the city of Bratislava is surrounded by a wall, which served to defend the city from possible enemy attacks. Much of the city wall, which is still preserved, is visible and exposed to the public, being one of the wonders to enjoy on a visit to the beautiful city of Bratislava. The wall of Bratislava dates back to the city's medieval period and protected it from possible enemy invasions. * Photos 5 and 6: Lekáreň u Salvatora It is located right next to the Cathedral on Panská Street. It is a neo-Renaissance building and former pharmacy in the old town of Bratislava, Slovakia, built by pharmacist Rudolf Adler in 1904. The facade of the building features a stone statue of Christ the Savior by sculptor Alojz Rigele.

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PictographMuseum Altitude 528 ft
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Múzeum židovskej kultúry (Museo de la Cultura Judía)

* Jewish Bratislava Bratislava was one of the important seats of the Jews. King Ondrej III gave an important privilege to the Jews, they could settle within the city protected by the walls from the year 1291. The Jews were expelled from the city several times, the last time in the year 1526. They returned in the year 1599 when Count Pálffy invited them to settle in Podhradie – the neighborhood located below the castle. It was the only neighborhood in Bratislava where Jews could live until 1840. Bratislava was an important center of Jewish studies. The famous Rabbi Chatam Sofer founded the yeshiva, the school of Jewish studies, in Bratislava. Since 1872 there were two Jewish communities in Bratislava, the Orthodox and the Neological. The neologists founded a modern school in Bratislava. A synagogue still exists on Heydukova Street near the historic center of Bratislava. It was built between 1923 and 1926. Today a part serves as a museum but the synagogue also serves its original purpose. The museum is open from May 25 to October 7 on Fridays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Orthodox synagogue was demolished by the communists in 1961 and the neological synagogue that was near St. Martin's Cathedral in 1969. The Holocaust monument from 1997 is located in this place today. One of the most important places for Jews is the Orthodox Jewish cemetery in Bratislava where the tomb of Chatam Sofer is located. It is the cemetery of Orthodox Jews where there are more than 7000 graves and is still in use. It is located near the tram tunnel in front of River park. On the same street there is the neological cemetery (Žižkova 50) near the Lafranconi bridge. The Museum of Jewish Culture is located on Židovská Street (Jewish Street) and is open every day from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Saturdays. Admission is €7 for adults, €2 for children over 6 years old and students. The first Sunday of each month is free admission (like all museums). Many of the Slovak Jews were murdered during the Second World War and of those who survived, many left Slovakia after the Second World War when the communist era began. Today there is a small Jewish community in Bratislava, with its center, dining room and synagogue trying to maintain Jewish customs in Slovakia.

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Photo ofDávid Unreich (Deportista Judío - Vivió Aquí con sus Padres) Photo ofDávid Unreich (Deportista Judío - Vivió Aquí con sus Padres) Photo ofDávid Unreich (Deportista Judío - Vivió Aquí con sus Padres)

Dávid Unreich (Deportista Judío - Vivió Aquí con sus Padres)

David Unreich was born on Kapucinská Street in Bratislava, in the very center of the old city. He was a person who achieved many things, specifically in the world of sports and fighting, but who was also forgotten for a long time. In Europe he was in fact invincible, which took him to America where he was a true star in the world of fighting. The figure of Dávid Unreich will go down in history as what he was: a Jewish fighter who stood up to Nazism. THE MASTER OF THE WORLD LIVED HERE WITH HIS PARENTS IN THE FIGHT DÁVID UNREICH, TO WHICH IN 1939 HE MANAGED TO ESCAPE FROM THE NAZIS. This plaque commemorates Jonáš Unreich, Regina Unreichova and David Unreich, who was a world wrestling champion. They lived here and managed to escape to a saved country in 1939.

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PictographReligious site Altitude 505 ft
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Kostol Klarisiek (Iglesia de las Clarisas)

Klarisiek Church is a Gothic church, part of a complex of medieval buildings that form the former Poor Clare Convent in the old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The former Catholic church is owned by the city of Bratislava and is used for cultural events.

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Michalská Ulica (Calle Michalská) - Staré Mesto (Centro Histórico)

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Michalská Brána (Puerta de San Miguel) - CASA más Estrecha de Bratislava (Al lado de la Torre)

This is the only gate that remains from the medieval fortification that surrounded the city. The Gothic style tower was built in the first half of the 14th century. Its onion-shaped dome gives it an attractive appearance that has often made it a symbol of the city. During the years 1511 – 1513 its height was increased. Later, between 1753 and 1758 it was rebuilt, adopting its current appearance. It was then that the statue of Saint Michael was added to the top. The 53-meter-high tower is home to the permanent exhibition of the city's Museum of Weapons and Fortifications. From the top of the tower you can see a pleasant view of the oldest streets of the city.

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Pamätník Slovenského Národného Povstania (Monumento al Levantamiento Nacional eslovaco)

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Primaciálny Palác (Actual Ayuntamiento) - Primaciálne Námestie (Plaza Primacial)

- Primaciálny Palác (Primacial Palace) This classicist-style palace was built for Archbishop Josef Bathyány during the years 1778 and 1781 by the architect Melchior Hefele. Its greatest curiosity is found at the top of the building. A huge metal hat measuring 180 cm in diameter and weighing 150 kg reminds us of the cardinals and archbishops who once inhabited the palace. Also in its upper part you can see the statues of angels holding the letters I – Iusticia and C – Clementia, the cardinal's personal motto. On the walls of the entrance to the palace a plaque commemorates the signing of the so-called Peace of Pressburg in 1805. The inner courtyard has a central fountain with the figure of Saint George killing a dragon (Fontana sv. Juraja). From this patio you can also access the chapel of San Ladislaus. On the first floor of the palace is the so-called Hall of Mirrors, where in 1805 Napoleon's France and Habsburg Austria signed the so-called Peace of Pressburg, after the battle of Austerlitz. In this same room, King Ferdinand in 1848 signed the document that abolished slavery in Hungary along with a series of different social reforms. The palace is also home to a tapestry exhibition at the Bratislava City Gallery. The exhibitions are housed in the most representative rooms of the palace and highlight the 17th century tapestries representing the tragic love between Hero and Leandros. These tapestries were found by chance during the reconstruction of the palace at the beginning of the last century, carried out by the city after its purchase in 1903 for 320,000 Hungarian silver crowns. Possibly the tapestries were hidden with the intention that Napoleon's troops would not destroy them. Currently the palace is also the headquarters of the city's mayor's office. In the square in front of the palace, archaeologists discovered an ancient well that was rebuilt in the 1970s taking its current form.

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Stara Radnica (Antiguo Ayuntamiento) - Nádvorie Starej radnice (Patio del Antiguo Ayuntamiento)

The Old Town Hall is a complex of 14th-century buildings in the old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is the oldest town hall in the country and is one of the oldest surviving stone buildings in Bratislava, as the tower was built in approximately 1370.

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Stara Radnica (Antiguo Ayuntamiento) - Mestská Strážnica (Vigilante de la Ciudad) - Hlavné Námestie (Plaza Principal)

* Hlavne Namestie Square and Stare Mesto (Old Town or Historical Center) Hlavne Namestie Square is what is called the Main Square of the historic center (Staré Mesto) of Bratislava and is one of the busiest places and, with its terraces and cafes, is the site of the old town where concentrates the activity and atmosphere of the area. In the center of the square is the Maximilian Fountain, dedicated to the first emperor crowned in the city and which was built as a water reserve to fight fires. - City Hall In one part of the square is the building of the Stara Radnica (Old Town Hall) which was built in the 14th century although over time it underwent various renovations until it acquired the shape that we can see today. You can access the inner courtyard of the building where the Mestske Muzeum (Municipal Museum) is located, dedicated to the history of the city and where documents and historical objects of the capital are exhibited. - Primate's Palace Along the street next to the Town Hall tower (Kostolná Street) you reach Priimado Square, where the Primate's Palace is located, which was built at the end of the 18th century as the winter residence of the Archbishop of Esztergom. Entering the building and going up the stairs, you will find on the first floor the Hall of Mirrors, where in 1805 Napoleon and Francis II of Austria signed what is known as the Peace of Pressburg after the battle of Austerlitz. * Mestská Strážnica (City Watcher) On Hlavné náměstí there was a wooden guardhouse, which burned down in 1767, and in the same year the builder M. Walch built a brick guardhouse, which served its purpose here until it was removed in the 1860s. To commemorate the existence of the guardhouse, the Bratislava Water Company built a guardhouse with a bronze soldier, a guard, on Hlavné námestí.

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Napoleonský Vojak (Soldado Napoleónico)

* A soldier in Napoleon's army Cumil and his friends – The statues of the old town On one of the benches in the Plaza Mayor, next to the current French embassy, we can find the statue of a Napoleon soldier. The same soldier reminds us of Napoleon with his picturesque hat. Napoleon passed through the city on several occasions, the first in 1805, but it was in 1809 when his army destroyed the nearby Devin Castle. Both the inhabitants of the city and those who visit it for a couple of days enjoy stopping along the way, sitting on the bench next to this soldier.

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Maximiliánova Fontána​​ (Fuente de Maximiliano)

The Maximiliánova fontána is the most famous fountain in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, as well as one of the important monuments of the city. It is located in the old town, in the main square.

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Also near the Plaza Mayor, but this time next to one of the best-known cafes in the city, we find the statue of Schoner Naci. His name in German "means the beautiful Ignatius" and gives us a clue about the characteristics of this character. Schoner Naci was a former "prespurak", the name given to the inhabitants of Prespurk (former name of Bratislava), speaking (as was common at the time) Slovak, German and Hungarian. Although poor and mentally ill, he never neglected his impeccable appearance, always wearing a tailcoat, top hat, white gloves and in his hands a cane. He used to frequent the city's coffee shops and always greeted young women politely. His kindness earned him the sympathy of the city's inhabitants.

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Cumil

Despite being one of the most famous people in the city, he has only been on its streets for six years. The statue represents a worker resting while looking at the streets full of people strolling. It is undoubtedly the favorite statue of all children, who enjoy sitting on its head or taking photos next to it. Its name is formed from the verb "cumit", which in Slovak means something like "to gossip". Evil tongues claim that Cumil is dedicated to observing tourists' skirts.

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PictographDoor Altitude 492 ft
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Laurinská Brána (Puerta Laurinská)

In this place there was a gate to the city fortification. It was demolished in 1778.

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Kostol Svätej Alžbety (Iglesia de Santa Isabel ó Iglesia Azul)

St. Elizabeth's Church (better known as the Blue Church) is a modernist building in the old town of Bratislava. It is located on the outskirts of the historic center of Bratislava, on Bezručova Street. At the beginning of the 20th century, this street was a link between Grösslingova Street and Dostojevsky Street. The small church has a parish building that was one of the first to be built in the area. It originally belonged to the campus and was intended to be the high school chapel, located next to it. The temple is dedicated to Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, the daughter of Hungarian King Andrew II, and was conceived as her symbolic mausoleum.

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Slovenské Národné Divadlo (Teatro Nacional Eslovaco) - Ganymedova Fontána (Fuente de Ganímedes)-Rybárska Brána (Puerta de Pesca)

* Rybarská Brána PRE-DEFENSE FISHING GATE UNIQUE FORTIFICATION NOT CONSERVED BUILT FROM THE 15TH CENTURY IN WATER) Trench

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Staré Mesto (Centro Histórico)

PictographReligious site Altitude 502 ft
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Kostol Zvestovania Pána (Iglesia de la Anunciación)

The Franciscan Church is the oldest existing religious building in the old town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The church was consecrated in 1297 in the presence of King Andrew III of Hungary.

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Hviezdoslavovo Námestie (Plaza Hviezdoslavovo) - Veľvyslanectvo Spojených štátov Amerických (Embajada de los Estados Unidos)

Hviezdoslavovo námestie square One of the largest and most beautiful squares in the center of Bratislava, it is located between the SNP Bridge and the Opera building, near the Danube. The square is named after one of the greatest and best-known Slovak poets – Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav. His grandiose statue is located in front of the United States embassy and faces Opera. In the past, the place where the square is located today was outside the city walls. The wall passed in front of the buildings where several bars, restaurants and the Luculus cafeteria are today. The long fountain is the symbol of the Danube that passed through this square in medieval times. The square began to form at the end of the 18th century when trees were placed in this area and citizens began to use the area as a rest area and to walk around this site. The square was rebuilt at the end of the 20th century. Before it was more like a park with many trees, today it is more of a promenade with bars, statues, a fountain, and benches located in the shade of the trees. In the center of the square is the podium that serves for concerts and other cultural events and near this podium there is a huge chess board on the ground. In the Hviezdoslavovo námestie square you can find the statue of Hans Chrisitan Andersen located in the part of the square that is close to the bridge.

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Slovenská Filharmónia (Filarmónica Eslovaca) - Pomník Ľudovíta Štúra (Monumento a Ľudovít Štúr)

PictographRiver Altitude 446 ft
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Dunaj (Danubio)

Views: - Most Apollo - Stary Most (Old Bridge) - Novy Most (New Bridge) - Most SNP (Slovak National Uprising Bridge) - UFO Bridge or UFO Bridge

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Dunaj (Danubio)

Views: - Most Apollo (Apollo Bridge) - Stary Most (Old Bridge) - Novy Most (New Bridge) - Most SNP (Slovak National Uprising Bridge) - UFO Bridge or UFO Bridge - Bratislavský Hrad (Bratislava Castle)

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Katedrála Svätého Martina (Catedral de San Martín)

St. Martin's Cathedral (Katedrala svateho Martina in Slovak) is the largest and most important church in Bratislava. It is mainly built in Gothic style. The building began in the 13th century, on the location of an old Romanesque church. It was consecrated in 1452. In the 15th and 18th centuries, important improvements were made to the cathedral. During the 18th century, baroque elements were added, but they were removed in the 19th century during its re-Gothic period. The church suffered several accidents over the years; its tower was damaged by lightning, fire and earthquake. Today's look comes from 1877. The church is 69.37 meters long, 22.85 meters wide and 16 meters high. The tower itself is 85 meters high and underwent reconstruction in 2009. At the top of the tower is a replica of St. Stephen's Crown, commemorating the cathedral's most famous period. - The "Coronation Temple" In the years 1563-1830, St. Martin's Cathedral, the coronation church of the Hungarian kings. Bratislava became the coronation city of the Kingdom after the Ottoman Empire conquered the city of Székesfehérvár, which was formerly the coronation city. If you are a history buff, you may enjoy this list of Hungarian monarchs and consorts crowned in Bratislava's St. Martin's Cathedral. The list includes the famous Maria Theresa, who was especially fond of Bratislava. - Underground St. Martin's Cathedral is also a very rich field for archaeological research. Remains of the walls of the churches that preceded the cathedral have been found there, as well as some old crypts full of coffins. The public can access the crypt during visits. - September Coronation Celebrations Every year in the month of September, a festive coronation celebration is held to commemorate the path that Hungarian monarchs once walked from Bratislava Castle to St. Martin's Cathedral. Visitors to Bratislava can walk the path at any time of the year following the golden wreaths that pass under St. Michael's Gate.

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Most SNP (Puente del Levantamiento Nacional Eslovaco) - Puente UFO o Puente Ovni ó Novy Most (Puente Nuevo)

* The bridges of Bratislava Five bridges cross the Danube River in Bratislava: Stary Most, Novy Most, Pristavny Most, Most Lafranconi and Apollo. Each of them has a unique story and purpose. - Stary Most (Old Bridge) This oldest bridge in Bratislava was built in 1890 and was named Franz-Jozef Bridge in honor of the Austrian emperor. After World War I, it was renamed Stefanik's Bridge after one of the Slovak founders of Czechoslovakia, Milan Rastislav Stefanik. Before the end of World War II, the steel part of the construction was destroyed by the retreating German army and was later rebuilt by the Red Army of the USSR. After the war, the bridge's name changed again to Red Army Bridge. The current name was given after the Velvet Revolution in 1989, when the names of many pro-Soviet landmarks were changed. The bridge is 460 meters long and contains a wooden pedestrian sidewalk, a two-lane single track and a railway track. Since reconstruction in 2012, the bridge has been closed to motor vehicles. - Novy Most (New Bridge) The second bridge across the Danube was built in 1972. It was named Most SNP (Slovak National Uprising Bridge). Many Bratislava residents did not like it being built because a significant part of Bratislava's historic center was demolished during its construction. After the Velvet Revolution, the bridge received its current name. The bridge is 430 meters long and its column rises 95 meters into the air. It has a special attraction at the top of the column: Cafe UFO. The restaurant serves "Mediterranean" food and stunning views of Bratislava and its surroundings up to 100 kilometers away. To reach the top, visitors take the elevator, which seats ten people. There is also an emergency staircase consisting of 430 stairs. It is one of the city's main tourist attractions and around 200,000 people visit the cafe annually. In 2001, the bridge was declared the construction of the century in Slovakia and in 2005 it entered the World Federation of Large Towers as its smallest member. - Pristavny Most (Harbour Bridge) Due to an inconvenient condition of the Old Bridge and a route plan to avoid much of Bratislava, it was necessary to build another bridge. Work on the Harbor Bridge began in 1977. In 1983, the lower level, which is for rail traffic, was completed. Two years later, the upper floor, which supported a road, was completed. The bridge was called Most hrdinov Dukly (Dukla Heroes' Bridge), after the World War II battles fought at the Dukla Pass, near the area where the current borders of Poland, Slovakia and Ukraine meet. It was designed to accommodate 50,000 cars a day, but today more than 120,000 cars pass through it. After 1989, the bridge received its current name. The bridge is 460 meters long and weighs 12,016 tons. It also has a pedestrian bridge for pedestrians and another for bicycles. These are located on the lower level along the train track. This bridge is part of the road from Zilina, Slovakia to Vienna and the road from Zilina to Budapest. - Apollo Bridge Apollo Bridge is the newest bridge in Bratislava. It is located between Old Bridge and Harbor Bridge. The total length is 835 meters. This bridge won the prestigious Opal Awards in 2006, having been nominated by specialists from the American Technical Engineering Association. It was also the construction of the year 2006 in Slovakia. Construction took place from 2002 to 2005. Interestingly, during its construction, the main part of the bridge was built on the Petrzalka side of the river bank and then rotated by boats over several days to its current position. It is named after the old refinery, which was located near the bridge. During construction, people used to refer to it as Most Kosicka (Kosicka Bridge), because it was built as an extension of Kosicka Street. - Lafranconi Bridge The fourth bridge over the Danube was supposed to be called the Youth Bridge, but since it was completed after 1989, it was decided that it should be named after the Lafranconi student dormitory, which used to be situated on the left side of the river bank. Danube. . Work on the bridge began in 1985, and it was inaugurated in 1992. It is 761 meters long and contains a four-lane road, 30 meters wide, a path for pedestrians and bicycles and a gas pipeline. It is part of a highway to the Czech Republic. More than 44,000 vehicles pass through it daily.

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Kostol Svätého Štefana (Iglesia de San Esteban) - Kostol Svätého Jána z Mathy (Iglesia de San Juan de Mata)

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