There are several towns in Western Slovakia that are easily accessible from the capital city, Bratislava. Most of these places have a lot to offer for visitors who’d like a short visit or day trip. Trnava is one of the more known cities in Slovakia and it is also very close to Bratislava. Going there takes…
We lived in Slovakia for a bit more than a year and a half and really enjoyed our time in the country. During that time we lived and worked in the capital Bratislava, but liked to spend our weekends traveling around in the area. Nitra is one of those towns that we came across during our…
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…
Let’s talk about food! Slovak cuisine is probably not so known in the world of refined dining but it is very tasty. In this post we will tell you about four foods to try in Bratislava. Let’s be clear: good food is an essential part of a good trip. These are the dishes that we…
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…
Goulash (in Hungarian gulyás) is a well-known and popular dish originating from Hungary. As today is a public holiday (= a lot of time for cooking) and the temperature has fallen under -10 degrees Celsius outside (hearty food, yes please!), I decided that making a delicious soup would be a splendid idea. Last night I got out…