We lived in Bratislava for a year and a half and still visit the Slovak Capital frequently. There is still a lot to explore in a city that is many times overlooked by travelers. We hope that we can inspire more people to visit this amazing city.
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Here we list all the posts that we have so far written about the Slovak capital.
Bratislava’s Old Town has many beautiful historical buildings, and the Old Town Hall is one of its most prominent. The building, known as Stará radnica in Slovak, stands on the city’s Main Square. Its tall tower with a colorful tiled roof is a key feature, and it is an impressive sight for any visitor. The…
Slightly before the Second World War, Czechoslovakia built several fortifications along its borders. A key section of this defensive line ran very near Bratislava. These fortified parts were along the Slovak-Austrian border, just a few kilometers from the capital’s center. It was during this time of great uncertainty that Bunker BS-3 was built, and its…
In the years leading up to the Second World War, Czechoslovakia constructed a massive line of fortifications. This defensive system followed its borders, and a key section ran very near Bratislava. These defenses were built along the Slovak-Austrian border between 1936 and 1937. Bunker BS-2, also known by its nickname “Mulda,” was one of these…
I really love planning and now it’s time to create a summer bucket list. Better late than never, I think. In this blog post, I will share my summer bucket list, as well as write a few words about bullet journaling – my new hobby. I hope this post will inspire you to some sweet,…
Most Apollo is one of three bridges that connect the center of Bratislava with the large residential district of Petržalka on the other side of the Danube River. The other two central bridges are the famous Most SNP, also known as the UFO Bridge, and the historic Starý Most, or the Old Bridge. For a…
Obchodná ulica, which translates to “Business Street,” is one of the main commercial and pedestrian streets in Bratislava. It is a bustling street located on the edge of the historic Old Town, known in Slovak as Staré Mesto. The street begins just outside the medieval fortifications near Michael’s Gate and leads northeast all the way…
If you ever visit Bratislava or Slovakia, you will most certainly come across the name Ľudovít Štúr. All countries have their national heroes, and this is one of the most important people in Slovak history. You pronounce the name like this [ˈʎudoviːt ˈʃtuːr]. Sources describe him as a reformer, politician, poet, journalist, publisher, teacher, philosopher, linguist, and a member of the…
There are so many famous European travel destinations. In this post, we will not write about Prague or Paris. We will not cherish Rome or London. Berlin is not on our list either. No, here we have listed 10 European destinations off the beaten path. It is 10 places that we have tried and tested…
The oldest public park in Central Europe is located in Bratislava, and you can find it just across the Danube River in the Petržalka district. Sad Janka Kráľa, or Janko Kráľ Park, has its origins long before the Slovak Republic became an independent nation. The park was established as early as 1774-76, and it has…
On the eve of a continental war, the young nation of Czechoslovakia braced itself against a rising threat. As a result, a massive line of concrete bunkers sprang up along its borders, and this included the crucial frontier near Bratislava. Bunker BS-6, also known by its nickname “Vrba” (The Willow), was one of 15 such…
When walking around in Bratislava you will find several statues that all look slightly different from each other. They are not the normal famous or historical people who usually decorate the streets and squares of a town or city. No, these statues are more about a showing a function and they have a tendency to…
Bratislava – the capital of Slovakia – certainly has a lot to offer to its visitors. One of the less famous attractions is the string of bunkers that run along the border between Slovakia and Austria. One of these bunkers is the Bunker BS-9. The border between Slovakia and Austrian runs just a few kilometers…