Bratislava is the only capital in the world that borders two states at once – Austria and Hungary. Nowadays, it is an inexpensive and quiet city, but earlier magnificent coronations of monarchs took place here. A large number of churches, palaces, museums and memorial sites have been preserved in Bratislava. In the suburbs, you will see farms, vineyards, rural fields and tiny villages.

In general, Bratislava is a pedestrian city. Its centre is one of the smallest among European capitals. It can be walked from end to end in a few minutes and is closed to vehicular traffic.

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To learn more about the history of Bratislava and visit its main sights, head to the very heart – the Old Town, the centre of which is the Main Square. Near the central square, you will find several interesting buildings built over the years. The Old Town Hall, the oldest of them, was built in the 15th century, but then it was reconstructed and completed several times. As a result, the town hall absorbed traces of various architectural styles – baroque, gothic, renaissance and others.

Bratislava Castle – the most monumental building of the capital, rises on the southern spur of the Small Carpathians, not far from the main square. The castle attracts interest with its architecture and symbolizes the thousand-year history of this country. Inside you can see the rich expositions of the Slovak National and Historical Museums. From the terraces of the Bratislava Castle, a beautiful view of the Peterzhalka district, the historical centre and the unsupported SNP bridge open up.

The Presidential Palace, which previously belonged to Count Anton Grassalkovich, is interesting for its architecture, a picturesque park with fountains and a guard of honour.

Slavin Hill is located next to the historical centre, on which the war memorial of the same name was erected, dedicated to the fallen during the Second World War.