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Brat islava or Pozsony in Hungarian and Pressburg inGerman, [1] is the capital and largest city inSlovakia. It has a population of almost 450,000 andis the administrative, cultural and economic centre ofthe country. Before 1919, it was known as Preporokin Slovak.

UnderstandBratislava has a very pleasant medieval inner citywith narrow, winding streets, a hill- top castle next tothe river Danube, and many historic churches andbuildings to visit. The old town is centered on twosquares, Hlavne namestie (main square) andHviezdoslavovo namestie (Hviezdoslav square,named after a famous Slovak poet). Of a rather different architecturalcharacter are some of the communist-era buildings found in the modernparts of the city; a prime example is Petrzalka housing estate, thebiggest Communist-era concrete block housing complex in CentralEurope, which stretches on endlessly just across the river. Move furthereast and there are plenty of rural places to explore. Farms, vineyards,agricultural land, and tiny villages are situated less than 50 kilometres tothe north and east of Bratislava.

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Hlavn nmestie (MainSquare), Bratislava Old Town

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2.1.1 Bratislava Milan Rastislav tefnik Airport2.1.2 Vienna International Airport / Wien Schwechat2.1.3 Alternatives

2.2 By train2.3 By bus2.4 By boat2.5 By kayak and canoe2.6 By car2.7 By Bike

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Main Square during the NewYear's Eve celebration, 2006

surroundingsform thesecond-mostprosperousregion inCentral andEasternEurope, witha per capitaGDP ofaround 167%of the EU-27average(afterPrague).

HistoryAfter the fallof the Great Moravian Empire, Slovakiabecame part of the Kingdom of Hungary fromthe 10th century until the end of the First WorldWar when the Treaty of Trianon createdCzechoslovakia, a country which Slovaks arewidely proud of - for example, someCzechoslovakian representatives, such asAlexander Dubek and Gustv Husk, wereethnically Slovak.Between 1939 and 1944, Slovakia was aGerman-controlled state. Then, it wasconquered by the Soviets to recreate a newCzechoslovakia, but one that would be pro-Soviet and Communist this time.

This lasted until the fall of Communist rule in Czechoslovakia, during the Velvet Revolution of 1989. In 1993,peaceful differences between Czechs and Slovaks when rebuilding their nation after the fall of Communismled to the dissolution of Czechoslovakia into two separate and independent nations: the Czech Republic,

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and of course Slovakia (Slovak Republic). To this day, Slovaks and Czechs have generally friendlyrelations, and the two nations cooperate together frequently on international issues.Bratislava was the capital (1536-1784), the coronation city (1563-1830) and the seat of the diet (1536-1848) of the Kingdom of Hungary for many years. Since 1960, it has been the capital of the federal state ofSlovakia within Czechoslovakia and, since 1993, it has been the capital of independent Slovakia.Although today, Bratislava's population are mostly Slovaks, from the 13th to the early 19th century, themajority ethnic group in the city were the Germans, who remained the largest ethnic group until the FirstWorld War (in 1910, 42% were German, 41% Hungarian and 15% Slovak out of a total population of78,000). Hungarians formed another important group in the city in the 19th century, but after the First WorldWar, many Germans and Hungarians left for Austria and Hungary respectively, and the remaining Germanswere expelled at the end of World War II.

Get inBy planeBratislava Milan Rastislav tefnik AirportBratislava Airport ( ICAO: LZIB, IATA: BTS) [2] The airport is the largest in the Slovak Republic and thehome base of Danube Wings [3] , though the budget airline Ryanair [4] flies the vast majority of seatcapacity (80%). Additional carriers are Aeroflot[5] to Moscow, CSA[6] to Prague, Sun d'Or [7] to TelAviv (seasonal, budget flights), and LOT [8] to Warsaw.Be aware at the security check in the airport, as staff is known to confiscate items such as 100 ml aerosolsagainst EU rules. Also, the airport staff take some regulations especially seriously. For example, you will notbe allowed a small handbag/laptop bag AND hand luggage. If you are flying by RyanAir and have check- inluggage, do not let the small size of the airport fool you. Arrive at the airport well in advance of your flight,as the queue can get very long.After leaving the terminal, take bus No 61[9] (or N61 at night) for a direct connection to the Central TrainStation (Hlavn stanica) or change at Trnavsk mto to get to the city center (in order to get to the tramstop, use the underpass and the exit marked "Centrum"; take any tram that does not show the railwaystation as destination). You can also wait one more stop and exit at Raciansk mto, where trams alsotravel to the city center and there is no underpass with which to contend. Bus drivers don't sell tickets inBratislava (see "Get around" below) so you need to get tickets in advance. Use the vending machines(there's one outside the departure building) but note that you will need euro coins as the vending machinesdon't take notes. You can also buy tickets in the tourist and exchange offices in the arrivals terminal, but theyhave only limited working hours. Be aware that the airport shops and kiosks are not very helpful when it

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comes to changing bills into coins. However, you can change notes into coins by "abusing" the coffeevending machine in the departure building. Insert a note and press cancel, it will return the amount in coins(thanks to a local police officer for this tip!).Taxis are expensive (more than 30 for a 15-minute journey to the city centre) and even worse, taxi driversdo not respect the price you agreed with them in advance. Buses are cheaper[10] - a single ticket to thecity centre costs 0.90, and the bus takes 20 minutes to arrive.

Vienna International Airport / Wien SchwechatVienna International Airport ( ICAO: LOWW, IATA: VIE) [11] is located ca. 40 km (25 mi) from Bratislava,near to the town of Schwechat in Austria, after which the airport is named. The airport is the home base ofthe flag-carrier Aust rian [12] and the budget airline Fly Niki [13] . Most European airlines and asignificant number of international airlines have direct connections to Vienna from their respective hubs. Aquick summary of transport options:

Blaguss (Bus), [14] . 10 buses a day between Vienna Airport and Bratislava city centre. The busesalight at the bus terminal under the New Bridge and continue towards Bratislava Airport. 6.60. e d itPostbus/Slovak Lines (Bus), [15] . Bus run almost every hour between Sudtiroler Platz and ViennaAirport and Bratislava Bus Station, some buses run as far as Bratislava Airport. Please check thetimetable. You are allowed to transport two pieces of baggage per person at 1.00 per piece. Thebaggage tags can be purchased from ticket window or from the driver. 7.70, 14.30 return. e d itTrain, [16] . Unfortunately, trains from Vienna to Bratislava do not stop at Vienna airport. However, thereis a direct connection between both central train stations [17] . It is possible to take the train (S7 orRSB7) from Vienna Airport to Wolfsthal on the Austrian border (45 minutes, cheapest ticket is 3 VOR-Zone for 5.40) and change to Slovak-operated regional bus 901 [18] that will take you to Bratislavacity center (1.50, 0.75 for under 26 years of age, children under 6 travel free) in just 15 minutes. Thebuses leave at 55 minutes past the hour, but be aware that the departures/arrivals of the bus are notalways aligned with the trains so you run into risk of up to two hours of waiting in a small village 5 km fromthe border. Walking to Bratislava from here will take an hour and is not recommended though there is apath near the Danube. All in all, this is not a preferable way to get to Bratislava, but could be useful ifschedules have been checked or if you have a back-up plan to arrange a ride or taxi (which can behard to explain if you don't speak Slovak or German) from Wolfsthal. e d itTaxi. Cab fare is not set, so agree before getting in. e d it

AlternativesBrno Airport has a very small albeit good selection of destination offerings. Budapest and Prague airportsare about a 4-5 hour journey but can mean substantial savings on intercontinental trips, especially to NewYork City or Beijing.

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[edit]By trainMost international trains stop at the main train station (Brat islava hlavn stanica) that has a goodconnections to buses. To get to the city centre, take bus 93 and get off at Hodovo nmestie or Zochovastops. Unfortunately, there is no tram connection starting from 1 November 2011 due to track damage. Theother principal station is Brat islava-Pet ralka, situated in a residential district, south of the river Danube.The station serves as a terminus for some of the trains from Vienna. Bus 80 (direction: Kollrovo nmestie)departs from outside the station building or use the underground passageway in the station hall then hop onany of the buses that leave from the opposite side of the road. Buses 91 and 191 (direction: Nov most ), 93and 94 (direction: Hlavn stanica and Vazovova respectively) all go directly to city centre.

Vienna: 11h, hourly regional expresses. They go alternately via Marchegg and via Kittsee. The firstservice from stops at the central station while the second stops at Brat islava-Pet ralka, all trains startsat Wien Sdbahnhof (Ostbahn). Tickets are valid for both routes. A day- return ticket called EURegiopurchased in Vienna costs 14 and also allows use of all public transportation in town. Note that traintickets from Austria to Slovakia bought in Austria with BB [19] are considerably are more expensivethan the same tickets bought in Bratislava with ZSSK [20] due to government subsidy.Prague: 4h, EC trains every 2 hours. Online tickets [21] are much cheaper than the tickets purchasedat the station, but you should buy them at least 3 days in advance. It is possible to get on a throughsleeper car, attached to train R 719, however the journey only takes 6 hours meaning you won't get toomuch sleep.Berlin: 9h, two direct EC trains, another two with change in Prague and through sleeper cars attached toEN Metropol . Online ticket [22] is much cheaper than ticket bought at station, but you should buy it atleast 3 days in advance.Budapest: 2h, six EC trains a day, departing from Budapest Keleti station. The train shuttles every 2hours from both stations. The first train from Bratislava departs at 5:50 and the last direct one at 19:54.From Budapest, the first one departs at 5:25 and the last direct one at 15:25 [23] .Warsaw: 8h in through cars on EC Praha; 7 in two daily connections with change at Beclav; 8h inthrough sleeper cars attached to train Chopin. There is a limited offer (SparDay for daytime trains,SparNight for sleepers) of discounted tickets to Budapest via Bratislava, they're much more cheaper thatnormal tickets to Bratislava.Belgrade: 11h with direct EC Avala, 12h with change at Budapest. The connection with change costsalmost half of the direct train, because you can buy discounted tickets BelgradeBudapest andBudapestBratislava. Trains from Serbia are often delayed, but at Budapest you have 2h gap tochange.Kiev: 28 hours, daily night train with through cars from Moscow (42 hr). The train is often delayed.

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By busCoach lines connect Bratislava with all of Slovakia, a high number of Czech cities and a number of EUdestinations, including London, Paris and daily buses also depart to Budapest. The most frequentinternational coach connection by far is Vienna though, with two lines running almost every hour fromVienna's Sudtirolerplatz near Sudbahnhof via Vienna International Airport: Blaguss [24] has tickets sold bythe driver priced at 6, with stops in central Bratislava (beneath Nov most bridge) and Bratislava Airport.Slovak Lines [25] has buses that stop at the Coach Terminal and Bratislava Airport, for a cost of 7.70.The tickets can be purchased from the driver or booked online [26] ). A trip from/to Vienna takes about 1.5hours.The Cent ral Coach Terminal (Autobusov stanica) is at Mlynsk nivy, at the eastern border of the citycentre. To get to/from the main railway station (Hlavn stanica), take trolleybus No 210. If you need to getto/from the city centre, take trolleybus No 205 or 202 (the terminus is behind the Tesco department store atKamenn nmestie) or No 50, geting on/off at afrikovo nmestie (close to the banks of the riverDanube).The bus terminal has a left- luggage office where you can store your bags for ca. 1 per item per day. Thereis also a bakery, a bar/canteen, a newspaper kiosk and several shops on the upper floor.

By boatRegular tourist boat lines operate on the Danube from spring through fall on routes from Vienna andBudapest. You can find routes and schedules here [27] .Since 2006 it is possible to get to Vienna using a high speed ferry boat [28] as well, yet the rates arehigher compared to other means of transport. A one-way ticket from Vienna to Bratislava by Twin City Linercosts about 25-30 (whereas a return train ticket is less than 15). The Twin City Liner's boats travel at 60kmph and the journey takes about 1 hour 15 minutes from Vienna to Bratislava and about 1 hour and 30minutes from Bratislava to Vienna (almost as much as the train). Unlike the train though, which stops atstations distant from the center (about 2-3 km), the boat stops are in the very centres of both Vienna(Schwedenplatz ) and Bratislava (Novy Most).A good travel option is to continue down the Danube to Budapest by hydrofoil, a trip only moderately moreexpensive (roundtrip 27 , one way 17) than the train.

By kayak and canoeDanube river is getting very popular for multi- day tours. Some people do their paddling all the way fromGermany to Black Sea (more than 2516 km / 1563 mi), also known as TID. Bratislava is well developed forpaddling. There are several paddling clubs at "Karloveske rameno" with accommodation possible atPaddler Club [29] at river km 1872, near "Stary most" at r.km 1868. Free camping is possible along river

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shore; good places are around km. 1872 right, 1864-60 left.

By carBratislava lies on the border of two other countries and has a relatively good road system. The town can beaccessed by motorways (i.e. limited access highway) from northern Slovakia and Poland, Czech Republic,Hungary as well as Austria. As a result, you can pass the town without having to leave the motorway at all.Together with countries like Austria and Czech Republic it's required to have a sticker on your windshield todrive on motorways. Stickers can be bought at any regular gas station - it's recommended to stop at thefirst gas station after crossing the border.After entering the city, a parking information system is in place to lead you to the next free parking spot. Inthe center of town you either can use one of the paid underground garages or buy a parking card fromvendors in yellow vests and try to find a free spot in the streets. The former is recommended on weekendsas finding a parking place in the one-ways can turn into a real head breaking puzz le. If you do find a spot inthe street and it's a weekday between 8AM and 4PM, a parking card may be necessary. You need themin the center of the city only, parking on the streets is free otherwise. You can purchase parking cards fromvendors in yellow vests; they cost 0.70 and are valid for 60 minutes.It may be a good idea to leave the car at the Aupark parking lot which also serves as a "Park and Walk"facility for tourists (note that the indoor parking facilities as well as parts of the outdoor parking lot areclosed from 11PM to 6AM, the rest of the parking space is free to use 24/7). You can leave your car hereand walk through the park and across the Danube to the city center, which is a 10 minute stroll, or just usepublic transportation. It is not recommended to leave the car in residential areas outside of the city center toavoid paid parking, as foreign cars may attract car thieves.Renting a car is also an option, especially if you are visiting destinations outside of Bratislava. All majorrental companies have a stall at the airport but most have a city office as well.

By BikeBratislava has nice surroundings for biking and an international bike route leads along Danube river(EuroVelo 6). The route from Austria via Bratislava down to Hungary is well marked but the town itself hasnot many biking routes and they are mostly ignored by car drivers. There are milions of ways though to bikein the Carpathian hills and along the rivers Danube and Morava. [30] Read some more in "Do" below.

Get aroundGenerally, Bratislava is a walking city. The center is very small and cosy and you can easily walk fromone side to another in a few minutes. The city center is a pedestrian area but be aware of cyclists and

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occasional cars that use to drive rather quickly in between the walking people and outdoor cafes.

Public transportationIf you need to travel outside of the center, use the trams or trolley buses ifyou need to get from one point to another quickly. Bratislava has a rathergood public t ransportat ion system although a lot of the vehicles arequite old. Buses tend to be the slowest means of transportation. Stopsnormally don't need to be requested unless stated otherwise - requeststops are marked "zastvka na znamenie" at the bus stop sign as wellas on electronic information displays in most buses/trams. Bus doorsare opened by the driver; tram and trolleybus doors usually have to beopened by yourself by pushing a green or yellow button at the doors.A single- journey ticket costs 0.70. It's valid for 15 minutes and doesn'tallow change - you need to stamp a new 15 min. ticket every time you change bus/tram. There is a transferticket available for 0.90 (valid for 60 minutes on weekdays and 90 minutes on weekends and holidays),which you can use for any number of travels within the specified time period. If you are staying for a holiday,consider buying one from a choice of longer term tickets valid for 1, 2, 3 and 7 days for 4.50, 8.30, 10and 15 respectively.You must validate your t icket in the validation machines on the bus/tram immediately after boarding (viaany door). When it comes to proving that you have not exceeded the time stated on your ticket (e.g. 15minutes on a 15-minute ticket), official schedule times are decisive - not actual travel times (do not give in tounfriendly ticket inspectors claiming the contrary). You can find out the scheduled travel times in the left-mostcolumn of the schedules, left of the stop name or via the internet (see below).Bus and tram drivers in Bratislava do not sell tickets, therefore you need to obtain a ticket prior to enteringa bus or a tram. There are t icket vending machines at most stops in the town. No bills or credit cards canbe used at the machines (which can be quite frustrating if you need to buy a longer term ticket). If youpurchased a return ticket in Vienna, it also serves as a pass for all public transportation and does not needto be validated.Besides vending machines, tickets are also sold in many newsstands and - very conveniently for travelersarriving by train, late in the evening or at weekends - in railway stations at the ticket counters (ticket counter16 at the main railway station). You can also purchase tickets for public transport in every tourist informationbureau [31] . Try asking for the Bratislava City Card [32] which combines a 1 to 3-day ticket with variousdiscounts and is available at information bureaus.There are 3 main interchange points in the close city center where you can get a bus or tram to nearlyanywhere else:

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Hodovo nmestie (Presidential palace) for northwest- and east-bound bus connectionsPotov (down the ped area below Hodovo nmestie) for tramsNov Most (close to St. Martin's Cathedral and the Danube banks) for trams and for west-bound busesas well as bus connections to Petralka.

Main tram, bus and trolley lines operate from 4:30AM until approximately 11:30PM. If you need to t ravel bybus at night , go to the main railway station which is the main night line interchange point or use the busstops at Presidential palace (Hodzovo namestie). All night lines have common departure times from themain railway station at 11:30PM and then every 60 minutes for every line and outbound direction until3:30AM. Some lines have an extra outbound departure at midnight. You will need a night ticket for 1.40 innight lines. When traveling by night lines, please remember that every stop needs to be requested. Alsonote that especially around midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, the buses tend to be very crowded onsome lines as young people return from clubs.You can get all relevant information about public transportation in Bratislava (including schedules, maps andan online route planner) at imhd.sk [33] . Although this is not the site of the transportation company, italways contains official and up- to-date data.If necessary, it is also possible to walk to Pet rzalka stat ion from the city (some 25 minutes). The path isclearly marked now but note that Petralka is just a little more than the biggest block flats housing estate inCentral Europe. Head for the bridge with the UFO- like looking tower atop it (Nov most). Once you reach thebridge, you will notice that there is a walkway running along the underside of it, for pedestrians. Once on theother side of the Danube river, follow the right hand-side of the bridge with a walkway made of red paving.This will lead you to the station. Alternatively, you can walk through Bratislava's equivalent of the CentralPark called Sad Janka Kra and visit the Aupark Shopping Mall at the park. Once exiting Aupark on theother side, turn right and follow the street to get to the pavement mentioned above. The route is very safeduring the day, but for typically western- looking tourists, it might be dangerous at night (although not morethan in any other European "panelk" (see above) housing estate). Take a guide, if needed. If you want towalk from the station to the city, turn right outside of the station building and follow the path described abovein reverse direction.

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St . Mart in's Cathedral [34] (Dm sv. Martina [35] ) - the largestand one of the oldest churches in Bratislava, situated below BratislavaCastle. The Gothic cathedral, formerly the coronation-church ofseveral Hungarian kings, begun in 1204, and reconsecrated in 1445,

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St. Martin's cathedral

Franciscan church, interior

Bratislava Castle

was restored in 1861-80. The tower is surmounted by a pyramidbearing a gilded Hungarian royal crown. 09:00-11:30 and 13:00-17:00daily, except most Saturdays and all Sundays, until November 2009,entrance 2.Brat islava Cast le [36] (Bratislavsk hrad [37] ) - the castle itselfis already opened after reconstruction and hosts the expositions.Entrance is freeThe New Bridge (Nov most) - a bridge over the Danube river, withits flying saucer- shaped structure housing a restaurant called "UFO"[38] . There is an observation deck on its roof, open from 10:00-23:00 daily, offering great views of the old town, as well as theapartment blocks in Petralka. Entrance costs 6.50, but is free ofcharge if you eat in the restaurant.Slavn monument [39] - on the top of the hill behind the castle,overlooking the entire city. This is a monument in memory of Sovietcasualties in the liberation battle of Bratislava in World War II. It is thehighest place in the city, and thus the best place for viewing the city.Slavin actually is a cemetery and thus rather quiet. On warm nights it'sa very romantic place, allowing you to sit in the shadows of themonument and look at the traffic below. To get there, take trolleybusno. 203 from Hodovo nmestie (in front of the Presidential Palace) inthe direction Bdkov and get off in 9 minutes at the last stop, thenwalk 500 m along Star vinrska and then Pa ickho streets. Slavin isnear an embassy district.St . Clare's Church (Kostol sv. Klry) - a Gothic church on Klariskstreet, in the historical center; currently used as a concert hallChurch of the Annunciat ion (Kostol Zvestovania / Frantikni /Frantiknsky kostol).Church of the Holy Savior (Kostol Najsvtejieho Spasitel'a)Roland Fountain (Rolandova fontna) Built by stone cutter AndreasLuttringer and commissioned by Hungarian king Maximilian in 1527,this was the first fountain in Bratislava.Primate's Palace (Primacilny palc) - currently the seat of theMayor of BratislavaOld Town Hall (Star radnica) next to Primate's Palace, onPrimacilne square 3 (the Old Town Hall and its museum are

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Historical building of theSlovak National Theater

unfortunately closed for reconstruction until 2010)Grassalkovich Palace (Grassalkoviov palc) or the President ialPalace (Prez identsk palc) - a Rococo/late Baroque summerpalace with a French garden, used as a seat of the President ofSlovakia. In one of the garden's alleys you will see a row of treesplanted by famous people such as Juan Carlos I (King of Spain). Infront of the Palace you will see the Slovak National Guard.The Church of St . Elisabeth (Kostol svtej Albety), nicknamed TheBlue Church (Modr kostolk) - a beautiful Jugendstil church finishedin 1913, a must see. Located on Bezruova street.Mirbach Palace (Mirbachov palc)Palf fy Palace (Plffyho palc)Academia Ist ropolitana is the oldest historic University in the area,which is now occupied by the state of Slovakia, from the 13th century.The historic building of the Slovak Nat ional Theat re (Slovensknrodn divadlo) - the theatre was built in 1886 and is onHviezdoslavovo squareMichael's Gate with Tower (Michalsk brna) - This 51m heigh towerabove the gate with its green copper roof is one of the best knownand the oldest buildings in Bratislava. It has been built in the 14th century as one of the four gates to thecity [40] .Laurin's Gate (Laurinsk brna)Pharmacological Museum (Farmaceutick mzeum)Slovak Nat ional Gallery (SNG) [41]Brat islava City Gallery (GMB) [42]Milan Dobes Museum [43] This small museum features modernist Op-art. It lies in the city center andis recommended to all interested in the development of modern art.Main Indoor Market (Trnica at Trnavsk mto)Slovak Nat ional Museum (SNM) [44]Brat islava City Museum [45]Chatam Sofer Mausoleum and the Jewish Cemetery [46] If you are interested in Jewish life inBratislava.The Slovak Radio Building (Slovensk rozhlas) - Its main building is a peculiar 60 meter high reversedpyramid from the communist era and a landmark in sharp contrast with the building of the Slovak NationalBank just across the street.

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[edit][add listing]DoTake a stroll through the centre of the town. Bratislava has one of the smallest historical centers around butthe charm is more concentrated. The streets have been completely renovated over the last ten years,bringing life back here. Since then a multitude of cafes, bars and restaurants of all kinds have opened here,accompanied by a few souvenir shops and fashion stores. On warm days almost every cafe has anoutdoor seating section in the street, bustling with life and giving the city a unique cozy feeling.When it comes to sightseeing, Bratislava Castle generally is a must and is already opened after thereconstruction. You can visit also Slavin memorial for some really astounding views of the city. It's a calmand romantic spot but beware, it can get really windy up there. The City Museum located in the Old TownHall offers visitors climbing up the steep stairwells of the clock tower or seeing the town's historicaldungeons, an exhibition that was quite outdated but still scary in 2008.In summer, you can also visit Brat islava Zoo [47] , providing a nice walk between the animal enclosures,the latest addition being some rare white tigers. The facilities of the zoo are slowly being renovated toattract more visitors and the zoo is a favourite for families on sunny days. You can also go to the BotanicalGardens of Comenius University (Botanick 3, take trams No 1, 4, 5, 9 or 12 to stop Botanick zhrada)for quiet and peaceful strolls in this green space.For a relaxed afternoon in the park, head either to Sad Janka Kra park (on the right bank of the riverDanube and next to Aupark shopping centre), the oldest public park in central Europe, relax at theembankments on both sides of the river or head to Horsk park (Forest Park) north off Slavin memorial fora civilized stroll through the forest. There's a small caf here as well as a pub, the latter mostly populatedby students from the nearby campus. For a more outdoorsy experience, hop on bus No 203/213 to Kolibaand walk up to Kamzk (takes about 30 minutes uphill) or try the newly renovated facilities of Partiznskalka and Sne ienka, all with extensive picknicking areas and loads of fireplaces for grilling. The area isseveral kilometers long and you can either walk here from the terminal station of bus No 212 (Vojenskanemocnica) or take a bus to Patronka and use bus No 43 driving up the area and back every 15-30minutes (depending on time of day/year as well as weather). Only cars with a permit can enter the area butthere is a parking lot at the entrance, close to a bus stop. Snez ienka's grass fields and the top of Kamzikhill are connected with a chairlift, operating Thursdays through Sundays and on holidays, the price for oneride being approx. 3.In December, be sure to indulge in the scents and flavours of the traditional Christmas Market in front ofOld Town Hall and on the Hlavne namestie (main square). The market - compared to the ones in Pragueand Vienna - is smaller, but has a much friendlier, almost family- like atmosphere and feels much moretraditional and less overtly commercialized than others in the region. The people of Bratislava love to meethere for a drink and a bite to eat; try the 'varene vino' (mulled wine).

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[edit]CultureBratislava is the home of the world famous Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra [48] so if you love classicalmusic, you should consider attending one of the concerts in the historic Reduta building. For more culturalindulgence, the Slovak National Theatre [49] offers a wide selection on ballet , opera and theat reperformances. Although most of the activities have been moved to a city-district- in- the-making on thebanks of the Danube, some performances are still being held in the historical theatre building, which givesthem a unique feeling but a higher price tag as well. The old theatre building is right in the middle of the cityat Hviezdoslavovo namestie. The new theatre is accessible by bus No 88 from the Coach Terminal atMlynske nivy (get off at Landererova) or by buses No 50, 70 and 78 (stop is called Wstenrot). None ofthese stop directly at the theatre though, so you should count on a 5-10 minute walk from the bus stop to thetheatre. You cannot miss the building as it is of unmistakably communist megalomaniac design covered inwhite marble. The entrance is facing the Danube so you need to walk around the building to get in. Note thatthe riverside is currently being developed and the whole area is one big - although very clean, hats off -construction site and will remain that way at least until end of 2009.For museum-goers, Bratislava is the place to go, with some bigger and loads of small museums aroundtown (see a listing here [50] ). The most recommended ones are:

Natural Science Museum , Vajanskho nbre ie 2, phone {+4212}59349122 [51] - echoing thecommunist era, the natural science exhibitions have an interesting collection of artifacts and is slowlybeing transformed into a modern era exhibition,National Museum at the foot of Castle Hill, ikova 14, phone {+4212} 59207273 [52] - a uniqueexhibition on ancient Egypt is being held here until end of August 2008, together with permanentarcheological collections and more,Bratislava Castle, phone {+4212} 54411444 [53] and the Museum of City History in the Old Town Hall,phone {+4212} 59205130 [54] - including the museums of history and music as well as the citydungeon and the exhibition on medieval justice are unfortunately both closed for renovation until 2011and 2010 respectively,Gerulata, Gerulatska ul. [55] - this is an ancient Roman military camp with archeological findings ondisplay. If you're into all things Roman, you should also consider a visit to the nearby Carnuntum [56]which has a large archeological site and is only a few minutes by car from Bratislava,Museum of Transport , ancov 1/a, phone {+4212} 52444163 [57] - with a display of historicalvehicles, situated in the first railway station in the city, very close to the current Main Railway Station,Museum of Trade , Linzbothova 16, phone {+4212} 45243167 [58] - this museum has some remarkingpieces of historic advertising plates and other artifacts.

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temporary exhibitions tend to be far more interesting. Bratislava City Gallery [60] is also a good pick tosee displays of historical fine arts, paintings and sculptures along with interesting temporary exhibitions. Ifyou like modern art better, pay a visit to the Danubiana Art Museum [61] on the southern edge ofBratislava but be aware that it is too far for a stroll, with little to no public transport connections, and is bestreached by car or taxi.Every year in the weekend around 24 April Bratislava celebrates a festival called "Bratislava for All", givinglocals and visitors alike the possibility to visit most of the facilities governed by the city for free or a reducedfee, this including most of the museums and galleries. In May, the city's museums and galleries keep theirgates open to visitors until late at night, this being called the "Night of Museums and Galleries".If sports are your thing, know that ice hockey is the national sport of Slovakia. The local hockey team, HCSlovan Bratislava, plays games frequently throughout each year beginning in September and concluding inthe spring of the following year. Home games are played at Orange Arena (also known as Ondrej NepelaArena), Odbojrov 9. Many Slovaks are passionate about both watching and playing ice hockey. Thestadium can be reached easily by public transport.

LearnSlovak is the official language of Slovakia and is the primary language used in Bratislava. It is related toCzech and the two languages are mutually intelligible to a certain extent, leading some foreigners toassume incorrectly that they are dialects of each other. Czech and Slovaks have historically been able tounderstand each other without the need of a translator, although young people in both countries have lessexposure to each other's language nowadays and hence their understanding may no longer always beperfect. Russian is also understood quite well by the older generations, but few Slovaks will be pleased tobe addressed in Russian. You will do better trying to speak English or German among the youngerpopulation, or in fact with almost anyone. However, learning to say some Slovak words (even if it's just afew phrases) will surely endear yourself to the locals. Try "Dobr De (DOH-bree dyen)," literally "goodday" which is the universal greeting. To ask for something say "Prosm si... (pro-seem see)" or to sayPlease, simply "Prosm" (pro-seem). Thank you is "akujem" (DYA-koo-yem), or "Diki (dee-kee)" forshort.

WorkSlovakia is a member of the European Union, therefore, any citizen of a European Union, EuropeanEconomic Area country or Switzerland can work and live there without restrictions.

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Tourists seeking duty- free goods should be warned to make their purchases before returning to the airportas duty- free goods available in the departure lounge are roughly double the cost of identical goodspurchased in local supermarkets.

Shop in the large and expanding shopping centers - Aupark [62] , Polus City Center [63] , Avion[64] , Shopping Palace [65] or Eurovea [66] .

EatBryndzov haluky (small, spaetz le- like dumplings with sheep'scheese and topped with pieces of meat) is the national dish of Slovakiaand recommended to try. Potent garlic soup (but perhaps not on a date)and Slovak white wine (due to its cooler climate, Slovakia's reds pale incomparison with some of Europe's other offerings), schnitzels, goulashesand other typically Central European foods. Fresh vegetables are morecommon here thanks to the large amount of land given over toagriculture.Drink and eat in one of the many restaurants in Old Town. Try PranBata (see below) for tasty meals, Pizza Mizza [67] for the biggestpizza in town or Paparazz i [68] for classy (and expensive) Italianmeals. Paparazz i's customers, appropriately enough, are under constantsurveillance by a statue of a man equipped with a camera at the ready.San Marten is another restaurant with great food and excellent service ataffordable prices. For good and reasonably priced haluky, the uniqueSlovak national meal, visit the 1st Slovak Pub [69] on Obchodna.There are a large number of restaurants in the center of Bratislava in allprice ranges so there are plenty to choose from.

Prasna basta, (Zamocnicka 11), [70] . The best old Pressburger restaurant in town. Just few stepsfrom Michalska street (turn left directly after Michalska tower). Really authentic frequented by locals. Withhidden inner garden. e d it

Interestingly, it is rather hard to find a Slovak restaurant among all the Italian, Chinese, Mexican, Indianand other eateries, so if you are looking for a real Slovak meal, head either to the Slovak Pub or the fancyand expensive Slovak Restaurant in Hviezdoslavovo square [71] , the former being the better pick interms of pricing and atmosphere, the latter in terms of food. A very new addition is the Pressburg restaurantin Michalska street [72] , completing the Slovak trio with prices in the mid- range or slightly above.Of course, junk food can be found in Bratislava, too. Try Bratislava's special form of junk food - a richmanwhich is a big bread roll filled with cabbage and cheese and/or meat with mayonnaise. Richman stands can

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be found on Kamenn nmestie, in front of the Tesco building, and in Safarikovo square. You can also try asub sandwich from one of the many cafeterias in the city, a good one is found in afrikovo namestie.Another excellent cafeteria is on Zelen Ulica between Ventrska Ulica and Hlavn nmestie. A bigsandwich, a bageta (from the French baguette) with cheese, ham and eggs would cost you about 1.50.Another specialty in Bratislava (but also available in other regions of Slovakia) is t reska. It is a cold saladmade of Codfish with mayonnaise. There are vegetables like onions and carrots in the salad too. It has avery distinct taste, somewhere between sour and bitter - you should try it! You can buy it fresh in most"Lahdky" shops, which means something like "delicacies", but generally stands for old- fashioned fast foodshops - they sell salads, soups, etc instead of hamburgers or French fries. Treska tastes very good withrolls. If you like the taste of Treska, you can also buy it packed to take home.If you're low on cash and want to self -cater, there's a huge Tesco supermarket on Kamenn nmestie (atthe junction of trova and pitlska) directly in the city. You could easily have lunch consisting of a coupleof bread rolls, ham, cheese, fruit and maybe a cake or two, for three or four Euros. New American- typeshopping malls with big cinemas and of course food courts within reach of the center are Aupark on the rightbank of the Danube (next to Sad Janka Kra park, some 10 minutes from St. Martins's Cathedral) andPolus City Center on Vajnorsk Street to the north of the city (some 10-15 minutes from the city by tram).You can get a nice view and can meet some local celebrities at the bercool and very expensive UFOrestaurant and disco [73] on top of Nov most bridge.In December, don't miss the Christmas market in front of the Old Town Hall. The traditional foods of theChristmas market are roasted pork or chicken sandwich burgers ("ciganska pecienka") with mustard andonions, potato pancakes ("loksa") with various fillings ranging traditionally from plain ones with goose fat,with garlic or goose liver to poppy seed, nut or chocolate. Bread with pork fat and onions is also popular.Also there are a few stands which offer specialities from other european countries. You can wash down thefood with a cup of red or white mulled wine or a small cup of honey wine, also tea with or without rum isavailable, as well as grog or other "hot mixed drinks" like the erven medve (red bear).

DrinkBarsTry Kofola, a Slovak & Czech soft drink with a similar colour to Coca Cola, but lower in sugar and caffeine(and carbonation). Some places serve "draft Kofola" which indeed is draft from a barrel in a way similar tobeer (until recently it was actually co-produced by a Bratislava brewery). Some Slovaks say draft Kofola iseven better than the bottled version and that it is best enjoyed outside in the sun, for example after a hikeor a bike or rollerblade ride. Kofola is a popular alternative to beer if you want to hang out but don't want todrink alcohol. Vinea is another genuine Slovak soft drink made from grapes, offered both in "white" (green

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grapes) and "red" varieties (red grapes) and even in a rather sweet and maybe not- so- tasty "soft" versionwithout carbon dioxide.There are quite a few Slovak beer brands, e.g. Zlat Baant , ari, Smdn Mnch and Topvar . Steinbeer is a local Bratislava variety which until very recently was brewed practically in the city centre. There arethree micro-breweries offering beer in Bratislava, Mestiansky Pivovar, Richtar Jakub and Patronka.If spirits are more your thing, perhaps you will enjoy Slivovica, a fruit- plums brandy of high quality that isassociated with Slovakia.The best pubs offering Slovak beers can be found in the Old Town: Kristian in Michalska street, Bar Paradain Hviezdoslavovo square, or AeroPressoDepresso in Venturska street. All of them are quite cheap (about1 per half- liter glass of beer).

Brat islava Pub Crawl, Rock Ok afrikovo nm. c.4, Bratislava, [74] . Wed & Sat 9:30pm . Greatvalue bar tour popular with young backpackers & locals alike. Includes free beer for 1hr, free shots &entry to multiple clubs. 13. e d itBakchus Vinaren, Hlboka 5, +421 2 3218 6666 (info@bakchus-vinaren.sk ), [75] . A must placefor every Bratislava visitor. The best local and indian dishes in town, purely Slovak wines and historicalsetting of a traditional wine cellar. e d itCamouf lage, Ventrska 1, +421 220 922 711 (info@camouflage.sk , fax: +421 220 922 912), [76] .Try this place for cocktails and enjoy the modern ambience. approx 5,15 EUR/drink. e d itGrandes Melones, Laurinska 3, +421 254 418 211, [77] . M-Th noon-1:30AM F Sa noon-2AM Su2PM-1:30AM. Great for cocktails. Friendly staff and air conditioning. Don't be put off by the name, youcould spend days in this place. around 170 SKK. e d itBeAbout , Presernova 4 (Vajanskeho nabrezie 10, near Safarikovo namestie ), +421-948-050107,[78] . Su-Th 10AM-midnight, F Sa 10AM-5AM. Music club near the riverside popular with youngercrowd. Good selection of beers including Belgian specialty beers. e d itGMT Bar. Very nice cocktail menu with waitress service if you can find a table. Ensure you wear a shirtat the weekends!UFO, [79] . If you want to go for extraordinary, visit UFO. It looks like real U.F.O. and it's a high on aNew Bridge (the member of great- towers.com), and you have to use a lift to go there. There is a goodrestaurant and lounge bar and observation deck. The view is incomparable. e d it

ClubsLarger clubs in Bratislava include Loft [80] , KC Dunaj[81] , Duplex[82] and SubClub[83] , the latter aformer nuclear bunker located under Bratislava Castle. There are many smaller bars with dancefloorscloser to the centre, such as Radost[84] on Obchodn Street, next to the Slovak Pub.

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Gay/LesbianAlthough some cafes are considered gay inclusive, there are at least two bars dedicated to the gay andlesbian crowd in Bratislava, all of them in the city center, close to the Presidential Palace:

Apollon Gay Club on Panenska 18 (the entrance is in the dooryard of a townhouse ), +421 915 480 031,[85] .B-Club on Vysoka 14 (at the crossing behind Tatra Banka and Volksbank ).

SleepAccommodation prices usually do not include city tax. For the year 2012 the city tax is 1.65/person/night.Students up to age 26 and youths up to 18 do not need to pay city tax.

BudgetPat io Hostel, pitlska 35, tel. +421 2 529 257 97, [86] . Very popular, located in the center, close tothe train & bus stations, easily reachable from the airport. Dorms and privates, free Internet, parking lot,laundry. From 11 plus tax (low season).Paddler Hostel** [87] , Karlovesk rameno 2, phone +421-2-20602020. Opened in May 2009 atDanube river shore, 6 minutes to center, ...a better hostel standard. free parking next to house. From10,60 (tax included), 8,90 with student discount.Downtown Backpackers Hostel [88] , Panensk 31, phone +421 2 5464 1191. Dorms from 12 pernight per person, double rooms from 21.90 per night per person (plus tax). 18 minutes walk from thecentral station.Hostel Blues, pitlska 2, +421 905 20 40 40, [89] , central location and dorm beds from 12.90 (plustax).Hotel Junior [90] , Drieova 14, phone +421 2 4333 8000. Double rooms from 64 per room pernight.Hotel Turist Brat islava, Ondavska 5, phone +421 2 5557 2789 or 5541 0509, fax +421 2 5557 3180,Email: hotel@turist.sk, [91] . Double rooms at 40, triple rooms at 45, near Ice rink (Zimny Stadion),10 minutes by bus to city center.Hostel Juraj, Karpatska 28, phone: +421 902 305711, [92] . A small cozy hostel located really closeto train station and less than a 15 minute walk from the city center. Juraj, the owner, is a friendly man whospeaks amaz ing English and will pick you up from the train station, offer to do your laundry, and providea great atmosphere. Bed 16,5 in private room (included tax), dorm bed 12,5; 10 for students.Hostel Possonium, ancov 20, +421 2 2072 0007, [93] . Stylish hostel in the centre. Only 3 minutesby walk from main railway station. Free breakfast, wifi, internet, free laundry, cozy bar, great chill out in

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garden. Dorm bed from 17, double from 48.Hostel Red Star, Botanicka 25, +421 905 120 514, [94] Seasonal. Dorm bed from 14.

Mid-rangeHotel Arcus[95] ,nice family hotel, big rooms and bathrooms, fresh cooked breakfast, 10 min walkfrom the old town. Moskovsk 5, phone +421 2 5557 2522, fax +421 2 5557 6750,bratislava@hotelarcus.sk, Rooms from 54/night/include breakfast.Hotel Echo [96] Preovsk 39 +421255569170Hotel Holiday Inn [97]Hotel Kyjev, Rajska 2, phone +421 2 5964 2211 or 5964 2213, fax +421 2 5292 6820,rezervacia@kyjev-hotel.sk, [98] . Double rooms range between 60 with a big breakfast buffet, centrallocation, just a short walk from the Old town. This was the choice hotel of Soviet dignitaries in the past. Ithas seen better days, but the Soviet atmosphere and the strange quirks (like the old bullet holes in thedoor of room 1205) make it well worth a stay, just for the experience.Botel Marina, +421 (2) 5464 1804, [99] .Venturska Residence, [100] , Venturska 3, phone +421 2 5441 1240, Email:residence@venturskaresidence.com The newly refurbished holiday apartments located in the very heartof the Old Town. From 68/night.Aston Business Hotel, [101] .Apartments Brat islava,[102] , mobile +421 918 397924, email:info@apartmentsbratislava.com. Fullyequipped modern apartments for short term stay. Efficient alternative of hotel accommodation inBratislava Old Town. Price from 49/night/apartment.

SplurgeAlbrecht , Mudronova 82, [103] . Five star design hotel with 12 rooms and suites nestled on hill aboveBratislava castle and Old Town. The Albrecht features flagship restaurant and lounge bar as well aslavish urban spa - unique of it's kind in Bratislava.Arcadia, Frantiknska 3, [104]Devn, Riena 4, [105] . 4 star traditional hotel with 100 rooms and suites. Located in the historicalcentre of Bratislava, walking distance to all main attraction. It provides accommodation, restaurant,conference services and relaxation center with pool.Gate One, business and conference hotel near airport, [106] .Kempinski Hotel River Park , a newly opened five star hotel offering facilities. Directly overlooking theDanube, [107] .Marroll's, Tobrucka 4, phone +421 2 57784600, [108] .Park Inn Danube, Rybne nam 1, +32 (0) 2 535 14 00 (info.bratislava@rezidorparkinn.com , fax: +421

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2 5441 4311), [109] . Central location. e d itPerugia, near the main square, [110] .Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Hviezdoslavovo nam 3, +421 2 59390000(reservation.bratislava@radissonblu.com , fax: +421 (2) 5939 0010), [111] . Located in the heart ofBratislava, has been fully renovated and retains many of its original features. e d itSheraton Brat islava Hotel, Pribinova 12, [112] . Located in Bratislava's sophisticated new city centerEUROVEA, the first Sheraton hotel in Slovakia offers five star service, 186 stylish guest rooms and 23suites and Shine Spa - wellness center with indoor swimming pool, saunas, 24/7 gym and many differentmassages.Michalsk Brna, in the very city center - no car access, [113] .Hotel Hradn Brna, Slovansk nbre ie 15, phone +421-2-601 025 11, [114] . First class, newlyopened hotel has a panoramic view over the Devn castle. It provides accommodation, restaurant,congressional and relaxation services.

ContactTelephoneWhen making international calls, you need to dial 00, then the country code of the country you are calling.The international code of Bratislava is +421 2, the national one is 02. You don't need to use any of thesewhen making local calls. There mostly are cardphones in phone booths, coin phones are located e.g. infront of the telecoms office (T-Centrum) on Namestie SNP (Dunaj department store) or at Kolarska ulica.You can purchase phone cards at most newspaper kiosks and in any of the T-Centers.Phone numbers beginning with 090, 091 or 094 are mostly mobile numbers. All of Bratislava is covered witha GSM network, the operators being Orange[115] , T-Mobile[116] and O2[117] . In parts of Bratislava(mostly up on the hills), mobile phones sometimes switch to Hungarian or Austrian providers, so it is betterto check the network name before dialing. For best mobile roaming rates, check [118] .

InternetYou can use internet for free at the information bureau in the old town.There are several internet cafes in the city, most of them hidden. You can try to get to one of the internetaccess portals in the T-Centrum on Namestie SNP or in Aupark Shopping Center.If you have a notebook computer, you can use multiple wireless hotspots throughout the city. Some of themare paid and you need to obtain a user name and password [119] in order to use them. Some hotels,cafes and restaurants provide free Wi-Fi to their customers. Besides that, the heart of the city center (Hlavnnmestie, Frantiknske nmestie, Primacilne nmestie) is covered by a small public wireless network

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provided by the city council and this is free to use. There are also other places with free Wi-Fi throughoutthe city. A full list of these can be found on the website of the Slovak Telecoms Office [120] .

Stay safeBratislava is generally very safe by Western standards, safer: it is quite small and the crime rate is low.There is a significant police presence in the city, especially the historical parts, and it is generally not aproblem to walk through the city at night. However, walking alone after dark, like anywhere else in the world,is not recommended. A problem may occur, when you sometimes meet right-wing extremists (neonacists)with shaved heads, which, unfortunately, in last years gain on popularity. If they are drunk (in late night) andin group, it is recommended to avoid them, beacuse they are troublesome and may be aggresive with noreason. If some problem occurs, it is recommended to call the police (dial 158 or 112 (but the first number isfaster)), they will come quickly. There are many of them deployed in city centre in late night.When using pedestrian crossings be aware that drivers approach these aggressively so be sure thevehicles are slowing down before crossing.

Get outThe castle erven kame [121] is located about 30 km north-east of Bratislava; it can be reached bybus from Mlynske Nivy bus terminal.Do like the locals and hike in the Small Carpathians mountain range. Bratislava lies on the southeastslopes of these mountains. Hiking routes are well indicated.Visit the Small Carpathians Wine Region; on the southern slopes of the Small Carpathians there areextensive vineyards and typical wine villages and towns like Raa, Pez inok or Modra. If you are moreinterested in local wines, follow the Little Carpathians Wine Route.Visit Cachtice castle, associated with the blood- thirsty deeds of countess Bathory. It is a large andpicturesque ruin set on a hilltop above the small village of Visnove. Take the train north from Bratislava toNove Mesto nad Vahom (75 minutes), and then change to a small local train for the short journey west toVisnove (15 minutes).The Mutnice Wine Region near the Slovak border in the Czech Republic is well worth a weekend visit. Ithas some of the best wine in the Czech Republic and many great small cellars to visit. You'll need totake a train to Beclav and then from there to Hodonn.Take the train to Trenin (one hour and forty minutes), a Slovak town to the north of the capital with atowering hill- top castle and a picturesque old town centre spread out below it.The Carnuntum archaeological park [122] is located 25 km from Bratislava, across the Austrian border.The site offers the chance to see the excavations of an ancient Roman city. It is worth a one-day visittogether with a stop in the old walled city of Hainburg, the first major town in Austria after crossing the

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Slovak border.Lednice-Valtice in the south-eastern corner of the Czech Republic is a UNESCO World Heritage sitecontaining one of Europe's largest Palacial parklands.Senec is a small town 30 km to the west of Bratislava, with the lake resort "Slnen jazer" ("SunnyLakes"). It is a cool place to swim or relax at the beach in the summer months.You can use the bus no. 91 of the public transport company of Bratislava (DPB) going to unovo inorder to cross between Rajka (Hungary) and Bratislava (Slovakia). In Bratislava, the bus has Nov mostas its terminus, and near the Hungarian border you get on/off at the stop unovsk jazer (you need tosignal to the driver if you plan to get off at this stop). From unovsk jazer it's a four- kilometer- longstraight walk through a flat terrain to the town of Rajka, two kilometers on each side of the border. Youmay detour to visit a monument at the Austrian-Hungarian-Slovakian three country border.The public transport company of Bratislava (DPB) runs a cross-border bus line no. 901 betweenHainburg an der Donau (Austria) and Bratislava (Slovakia), with a stop also in the Austrian town ofWolfsthal. In Bratislava, the terminus is the stop Nov most.

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