Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and is situated on both sides of the river Danube. For the most, it is a beautiful, charming, historical city, interspersed with its fair share of gloomy, gray communist building blocks. Do not dismiss these on your site seeing as they too are part of history.

It has a rich history dating back to Roman rule in the 1st century. In more recent times it was under the rule of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Most of the old buildings are situated near the city center, so it is relatively easy to see on foot. This area is also a traffic free zone and pedestrians are free to roan about without the distraction of city traffic.

Important and must see monuments include Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedr... read more