Summary
Big, bold and beautiful – Bratislava Castle dominates the landscape of this pretty European capital. There are some more off-beat attractions too such as the bronze statue of the ‘Man at Work’, the UFO Observation Deck and the Art Nouveau Church of St. Elisabeth which is a beautiful light blue colour that really sets it apart.
Bratislava may not be as famous as its neighbour, Prague when it comes to beer, but brewing has a long-standing tradition here. Enjoying a nice cold Slovakian lager on a hot day is a great way to spend some time or perhaps one of the local wines will be more to your taste.
Palaces and statues are also plentiful in Bratislava with Hans Christian Andersen making an appearance far from home. Primate’s Palace is an elegant, neoclassical piece of architecture in the old town area which was completed in 1781.
The National Theatre and the National Gallery of Slovakia are both to be found in Bratislava. And if you want to put your head in the clouds for a while, the Kamzik TV Tower is almost 200 metres high with a restaurant and observation deck for unrivalled vistas across the capital.
