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.
In the district of Petržalka, just across the Danube River from Bratislava’s city center, lies a series of concrete fortresses. These bunkers are remnants of a defensive line built by Czechoslovakia between 1935 and 1938. Bunker BS-4, known by its nickname “Lány,” is one of the most significant of these fortifications. It stands as a…
How much life fits into four years of a person’s life? That’s a good question and it’s such a good thing that we have Facebook telling us what happened x years ago. Today I learnt that it’s exactly four years ago that I moved abroad. Four Years Ago I Moved Abroad In September 2012 I…
Grassalkovich Palace is one of the main sights in Bratislava. It is the Presidential Palace of the Slovak Republic. The palace is also the residence for the president of Slovakia. The Slovak name for the palace is Grasalkovičov palác and it is also known as Prezidentský palác. The building is situated at Hodžovo námestie, just a few minutes walk from the…
Most SNP is an abbreviation of the Slovak tongue twister Most Slovenského národného povstania which in English would be translated as Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising. The bridge has earlier been known as Nový Most, in English the New Bridge. A more common name used by many a foreigner is the UFO Bridge. The bridge is…
Michael’s Gate in Bratislava is the only city gate that is still standing from the medieval fortifications that once surrounded the Slovak capital. The gate is housed in a tower and it is facing towards the north. The Slovak name for the gate is Michalská brána. This is also one of Susann’s absolute favorite places in…
The Church of St. Elisabeth is one of the more remarkable buildings in Bratislava. And it probably is the most cheerful creation in a city that is known for its grey concrete constructions. The name of the church in Slovak is Kostol svätej Alžbety but it is more known as the Little Blue Church (Modrý kostolík…
This is the story of the time when we bumped into a bunker by mistake. While living in Bratislava we really enjoyed talking long walks, sometimes with unexpected end destinations. One time we accidentally ended up at a really unusual place on our way back from a walk to the Austrian border at Kittsee. On…
Just below the hill with the Bratislava Castle, one will find St Martin’s Cathedral, in Slovak Katedrála svätého Martina. The cathedral is visible not only from the castle but also from the Danube and the SNP bridge (Most SNP). Let’s go back in time and talk a little bit about its history. The St Martin’s Cathedral…
Slavín is a war memorial and cemetery located on a hill that forms part of the Little Carpathians, not far from Bratislava City Centre. It was built in the latter half of the 1950s in memory of the 6845 Soviet soldiers who perished during World War II. The area includes an obelisk, a solemn hall,…
Bratislava Castle, in Slovak Bratislavský hrad, is one of the first attractions one will notice when arriving in Bratislava. The majestic white castle watches over the city from a rocky hill along the Danube. Once one climbs that hill, one can admire the Old Town (Staré miasto), Austria and even Hungary. And Petržalka (more about that…
Spooky Bratislava, let’s take a walk on the dark side.Down the narrow alleys,where every step makes a creaking sound.The party is long over,only bottles filled with sadness have been left behind.The castle shines in its loneliness,perhaps as lonely as those kings and queensthat were crowned there once. The pale lights on Kapucínska street,churches, palaces andthe…
Welcome 2016 and happy new year from Bratislava! Bratislava on New Year’s Eve Welcome to Bratislava! The narrow cobblestoned streets in the city’s historical centre is where everyone meets and greets. Locals and visitors alike marvel at the cosy streets and the picturesque buildings. Happiness and an air of expectation are everywhere. The hot wine…