Bratislava Castle
Zámocká 862/2Bratislava Castle is a monumental castle, a massive quadrangular structure towering above the city on a cliff above the left bank of the Danube, on the southern spur of the Lesser Carpathians. It symbolizes more than a thousand-year-old Slovak history, and its towers and terraces in front of the main facade offer a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding area.
The main square of Bratislava
Hlavné námestieThe center of the Old Town of Bratislava is the Main (once Market) Square. Here, such architectural styles as Baroque, Gothic Classicism are very organically combined, and in the shade of small trees there are small restaurants, shops, cafes and galleries. It hosts Easter and Christmas markets, attracting tourists from different countries.
The Presidential Palace of Bratislava
Hodžovo námestie, 2978/1The Presidential Palace in Bratislava is unusually good. Having changed several owners during his life, this palace changed its name every time. It was built in 1765 as the residence of Count Anton Grassalkovich. To this day it is called the Palace of Grassalkovicha by the name of the owner, the friend of Queen Maria Theresa. Then he was a popular meeting point for the aristocracy, where the balls and prims were conducted by the orchestra composer Joseph Haydn.
St. Martin's Cathedral
Rudnayovo námestie, 4549/1St. Martin's Cathedral began to build in the VIII century as part of the city fortifications, and was consecrated only in 1452. This is the largest church in Bratislava and one of the largest in Slovakia. Its appearance resembles the famous Viennese church. His quadrangular tower is crowned with a helmet with a gilded crown of St. Stephen on the roof, symbolizing the coronation status of the cathedral.
The Old Town Hall of Bratislava
Primaciálne nám., 501/3On the main square of Bratislava is the Old Town Hall, one of the oldest buildings in the city. It united several colorful buildings in various architectural styles: the house of Jacob, the house of Paul, the house of Unger, the palace of Aponiho. The oldest part of the Town Hall is a corner tower built at the end of the 13th century
Church of the Capuchins of St. Stefan
Župné námestie, 11On the Zhupnaya Square, very close to the old city, stands the strict and solemn Church of the Capuchins of St. Stephen, built in the XVIII century. In the square in front of her there is a column with a sculpture of Madonna, looking at the city with a sad smile for some reason. However, Madonna, perhaps, it is just such a smile.
The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, loses in elegance to the brilliant European capitals. But this city is very nice and charming. Rows of old houses along cobblestone streets, small shops, churches and palaces of different styles and eras make Bratislava attractive for tourists.
In addition, Bratislava is rich in a variety of churches and monasteries: the orders of Ursulines, Franciscans, Jesuits, Capuchins, Trinitarians - all of them can not be listed, but each of them added a bright touch to the portrait of the city.
One of the most fascinating occupations of the guests of Bratislava is the search for the most amusing inhabitants, bronze figures, so expressive that it is sometimes difficult to contain admiration. A bronze paparazzi peeks out from behind the corner, aiming the lens of his camera at the entrance to the restaurant; a bronze French soldier leaning against a bench, dreaming of a nurse in whom he is in love; The bronze plumber watches passers-by directly from the sewerage hatch.