BRATISLAVA Economic Travel Guide
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City with 2000 years of history; In the south of Poland, neighboring the Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary and Ukraine, Bratislava is one of the must-see cities on your trip to any of these cities.
HOW TO GET TO BRATISLAVA: HOW TO GET TO BRATISLAVA?
By plane: Bratislava Airport (Bratislava Airport, M. R. It is very easy to reach the city from Štefánik Airport by shuttle.. You can even make a reservation by clicking the link.. You can even transfer from Bratislava Airport to Vienna, Budapest by taxi. See.
By train: Bratislava hl.st, the train station in the Petrzalka District of Bratislava. You can go to Bratislava with a train ticket from Budapest for 5€ one way.
By bus: There are direct bus lines for Bratislava- Vienna- Budapest. Also very comfortable. In fact, it resembles the system in Turkey.. But people are surprised when they see it in Europe… Click on the link to find Bratislava-Vienna, Bratislava-Prague, Bratislava-Budapest, Bratislava-Kosice bus or train tickets and prices.
Another bus alternative is the Student Agency.. You can reach Bratislava from many European countries with a one-way ticket for 5 Euros.. We provided transportation with this company on our Vienna-Prague-Bratislava roadtrip and it is really both reliable and very comfortable.. Flights may not be frequent.. It’s a good idea to check beforehand.
CITY TRANSPORTATION TO BRATISLAVA
You can also travel by public transport in Bratislava with the Bratislava City Card that you can buy for 6€. Available from Bratislava Tourist Offices (Bratislava Tourist Service). After 60 minutes, the transfer fee becomes 70 cents. If you have a connecting flight and you want to see Bratislava when you arrive in a very short time, we recommend you to take it. Because the city is so small, you won’t need this card…
ACCOMMODATION IN BRATISLAVA: WHERE TO STAY IN BRATISLAVA?
Bratislava is a city you can visit for the day while visiting the surrounding cities. Therefore, instead of staying here, you can stay in Vienna, Budapest or Prague and visit Bratislava by taking a train or bus for 1 day.. But if you want to stay, Bratislava old city center is a very large area.. That’s why we recommend that you stay in the center of the city center, Hlavné Námestie (Main Square).
THAT SHOULD BE DONE IN BRATISLAVA
- Take a photo with bronze statues. Don’t miss the bronze statue..
- Relax in the cafes of Hlavné Námestie (Main Square).
- Taste Slavic wines.
WHAT TO EAT IN BRATISLAVA? WHAT TO DRINK?
Actually, there is no Bratislava specific dish. In other words, they do not have a cuisine that we can say not to return without eating in Bratislava.. Usually in Slovakian dishes; they use potatoes, sheep and cow cheese, flour, onions and garlic. Lunch at Prasna Basta. In other words, it is not a very different taste for Turks… Breads vary from region to region, as everywhere else, and they are usually consumed for breakfast… In general, you can taste your favorite Slovak dishes.. Here are our suggestions;
- Bryndzove Halusky (Bryndzové Halušky): The effect like ravioli with potato and sheep cheese is prepared with egg bacon on top of my dough.
- Parenica, ostiepok (oštiepok), korbacik (korbáčik): Different types of Slavic cheese
- Treska: Salad with cod, mayonnaise and vegetables. An aperitif especially popular in Bratislava. You can also find it in supermarkets and kiosks.
Slovak Wine: Europe’s In Bratislava, one of the most important wine-producing regions, we definitely recommend Chardonnay, Pinot blanc, Noir and Gris made from Slovak grapes.. Also, be sure to taste the Blaufrankisch/Lemberger red wine, Frankovka, produced in the Rača region, located in the north of Bratislava and named after Maria Theresa… Empress Maria Theresa was impressed by the therapeutic properties of the wines of this region and the cure for headaches caused by the problems related to the monarchy, and Rača
As cafes and restaurants, we stay away from touristic places as usual and prefer places where locals hang out.. Here are our suggestions for eating and drinking:
- Cafe Studio Club: A bar where you can listen to music and spend pleasant moments. Located in Staré Mesto.
- UFO Restaurant: On the Danube River, 87 meters above the SNP Bridge, the restaurant is definitely worth a try to watch the sunset.
- Zeppelin Café: Main Square’
SHOPPING IN BRATISLAVA
Eurovea Mall: The mall located near the Apollo Bridge, ideal for shelter if you are in Bratislava in cold weather. And of course for shopping sdsdsd
BRATISLAVA CITY TOUR
Bratislava Old Town (Bratislava Historic Old Town, Bratislava Staré Mesto) The old town centre, starting from Hodzovo Nam, is a large area and is actually considered the city centre.. Our Bratislava route, which is approximately 7 km long, will be an average of 1 hour and 30 minutes walking track.
Chatam Sofer Memorial (Tomb of Chatam Sofer): 19. The cemetery of the greatest Jewish Rabbi, the scientist of the 20th century.
Bratislava Castle: At the entrance there is the statue of Socha Svätopluka (Statue of Svatopluk), 9. The castle, which is the oldest remnant of Bratislava dating back to the 16th century, is located at the highest point of the city.. The aristocratic Palffy family had the towers at its four corners completed.. The building, which was used as the government administration building during the independent Slovakia period in 1993, is now used for museums (Slovenské národné múzeum, Historické múzeum, Bratislavský hrad) and for organizations held at special nights. It is worth climbing the hill with its panoramic view overlooking the old city center of Bratislava. The tower named Korunná Veza (Crown Tower) is the highest point of Bratislava… The best preserved part of the castle, Žigmundova Brána (Sigismund Gate), comes out of the south east gate and flows into the Danube River. We are moving in the right direction.
Bibiana (Medzinárodný dom umenia pre deti), which supports the development of art activities and festivals of animated films for children (Biennial of Animation Bratislava -BAB) and built in Baroque style After leaving the Holy Trinity Column (Holy Trinity Column, Morový stĺp) behind, we come across the most SNP (SNP Bridge, UFO Bridge, The Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising, Nový most, New Bridge), which means new bridge.
The Great Square (Original name; Hviezdoslavovo Namestie, Large Plaza): With Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav Statue (Statue of Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav, Socha Pavla Országha Hviezdoslava) With its restaurants, cafes and bars, we can say that this wide square is the place where the heart of Bratislava beats…
Historická budova Slovenského národného divadla, built in 1886 at the eastern end of the Historic Slovak State Theater, Historic building of Slovak National Theatre) on the water and the Reduta Palace (Reduta Palace) dating from 1914 to the south are places not only for sightseeing, but also for listening to the play or the Slovak symphony orchestra. Also worth seeing is the Lanfranconi Palace (Lanfranconiho Palác, Lanfranconi Palace) located to the south of the square…
The Blue Church (The Blue Church, Church of St Elisabeth): The sky inside The church, dominated by blue and royal blue, was built in 1911.
As we continue on our route, we will encounter the Opera House and the Slovak State Theater (Slovak National Theatre).. If you are going to stay in Bratislava for more than 1 day, you should definitely listen to Slovak opera or watch the Slovak Theatre…
Námestie SNP (SNP Square), one of the biggest squares of Bratislava ) on the way to the ), don’t miss to take a look inside the historical covered market Stará tržnica (Old Market Hall), built in 1910…
Nedbalka Gallery: 20. Many works of Slovak art are exhibited in the gallery where the 17th century Slovak paintings and sculptures are exhibited.
Primatial Square: Closed to vehicle traffic, in the old city center (Bratislava Old Town) ) in the middle of the square, in addition to the state buildings, there are the Archbishop’s Palace and the Stará Radnica.
Primatial Palace (Primate’s Palace): In 1805, the Habsburgs and Napoleon In addition to the magnificent Hall of Mirrors, the palace where the famous peace treaty signed between. century English wall rugs are also located in the mirrored corridor.. These rugs were found behind the wallpapers during the decoration of the palace in 1903.. It is thought that the rugs were probably stored this way as Napoleonic soldiers approached the city.. The soldiers could not find these rugs, as the records of the rugs thought to have been a gift to one of the archbishops were destroyed.
Stará Radnica (Old Town Hall): the beginning of the Middle Ages, 13. The old town hall, which marks the 19th century, was once used as the residence of Mayor Jakub.. Today, it serves as the Bratislava City Museum by including exhibitions on the history of Bratislava.
Hlavné Námestie (Main Square): The junction of many streets in the old city center It is also possible to see many historical buildings and remarkable sculptures in Hlavné Námestie, the place where the heart of Bratislava beats…
These are ; Bratislava’s most famous fountain, located in the middle of the old city center, thought to have been built as a fire hydrant in 1512, Ronald’s Fountain (Ronald’s Fontain, Maximiliánova Fontána) and Jesuit Church (Kostol Najsvätejšieho Spasiteľa, Jezuitský, The Holy Savior Church) Church, the Jesuit. At the foot of the church, you might come across a musician playing the fujira and wearing traditional costumes… The square also provides a venue for many festival performances…
in the center of Bratislava old city center namely Hlavné Námestie Street sculptures are also on the list of other tourist attractions.
For example, the statue of a soldier from the Napoleonic Army, Napoleónov Vojak Bratislava (Napoleon’s Army Soldier) is in the center of the square. he stands with his arms on a bank. At the end of the square, Schöne Náci, the character who wears a tailed jacket, greets the passers-by with his hat and wants to bring happiness to the people of Bratislava… And finally, you will see the man at work bronze statue Čumil (man at work) in the street you continue following our route… To tell the truth, Čumil is almost It is exactly the same as the statue in Eskişehir Ordu Market. So we copied the same….
It is possible to see the Paparazzi statue, Andy Warhol and many more statues in front of the Paparazzi restaurant in Bratislava… Don’t forget to take a photo together
Pálffy Palace (Pálfiho Palác, Pálffyho Palác, Pálffy Palace): It was built in the Baroque style by Count Leopold Pálffy in 1747.
Zičiho Palác: Formerly owned by Count Franz Zichy, the neo-classical palace now hosts cultural events and wedding ceremonies.
You Martin Katedraki (St.. Martin’s Cathedral): 10 Kings of Austria-Hungary and one queen, Maria Theresa 14. He was crowned in this great church of the 19th century.
As we continue on our route, the medieval castle bastion of Vtáčia bašta (Bird’s bastion) and its walls Stredoveké mestské hradby (Medieval City Walls) ) we’ll see.
Museum of Jewish Culture: Museum of Jewish culture materials and documents.
Across the museum, there is Baxova veža (Baxa’s Tower). It would be enough if you took a picture of it from afar
Before we reach our last tour point, on Kapucínska Street, at the back of the train station, St Stephen of Hungary (St Stephen of Hungary) We stop by the Capuchin Church (Capuchin Church Bratislava, Kapucínsky kostol svätého Štefana) dedicated to and consecrated in 1717.. Then we change our direction towards the heart of the old city center and see the Clarissine Church on our right.
Clarissine Church (Kostol Klarisiek, Clarissine Church, Church of Order of St.. Clare): St.. Gothic church with five-sided tower, owned by the emirate of Clare (Order of St Clare), built in 1302. The church once served as a grammar school composer Béla Bartók and Slovak explorer Jozef Murgaš were educated here.
As we head upstream to the last point on our route, leaving the old city center behind us, we pass through the famous Michel Gate.
Michel’s Gate (Michel’s Gate; Michalská Brána) and Michel’s Tower (Michel’s Tower; Michalská Veža): From the top you can see the old city center, It was used as a weapon warehouse in the Middle Ages.
0 Point Plate (Zero Kilometer Plate): The bronze compass on the ground when passing through the Michel Gate, Bratislava’ It shows the distance and direction of the world from the capital of 31 countries of the world.
This includes the North and South poles…
Trinity Church (Original name: Church of Saint John of Matha and Saint Felix of Valois. Slovak: Kostol trinitárov, Trinitársky kostol or Trojičný kostol or Kostol svätého Jána z Mathy a svätého Felixa z Valois): 18. The church with its magnificent Baroque architecture, built in the 19th century, is one of the most important structures of Bratislava.
We end our Bratislava tour here… If you wish, you can return to the old city center with the Trinity Church behind you. and you can see your favorite structures again…
ENTERTAINMENT AND NIGHTLIFE IN BRATISLAVA
A local drink you must try in Bratislava Kofola. Kofolo is a non-alcoholic beverage with the color of coca cola, low in caffeine and sugar. Vinea is another non-alcoholic Slovak beverage made from grapes and available in white, rosé and red alternatives.. Among alcoholic beverages, you can try Slivovica, a local brandy.
Drinks are quite cheap in Bratislava.. The places where you can taste the best Slovak beers are usually in the old city center.. Our venue suggestions are; Kristian on Michalska street, Bar Parada on Hviezdoslavovo square or AeroPressoDepresso on Venturska street.
- Koliba: The area north of the old city center and at the foot of the Carpathian Region.
- Slavín War Memorial: 2nd. The cemetery and memorial commemorating 6,845 Soviet soldiers who died in World War II is located northwest of the old city centre.
- Petržalka: Central and Eastern Europe’s largest Socialist bunker, military underground bunker, located south of the old city center
- Hrad Devín (Devin Castle): Devin Castle, located 10 km west of the city center, is an indispensable escape place for locals as it is intertwined with nature… Castle built on the top of the cliffs, Devin Village (Devin Village), Austria The Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum: The gallery opened in 2000, the gallery built on a peninsula in the Danube River, 15 km south of the city center. , Bratislava’s newest gallery.
- Carpatia Region: Wine to Bratislava comes from the region of the Small Carpathians (Small Carpathians, Malokarpatská) Mountains… Červený Kameň (Red Stone) Castle great cellar owns a lair. The castle is decorated with Renaissance and Baroque furniture collected from Slovakia.
- Museum of Viticulture(Apponyi Palace, Apponyi House): There are also tours to visit the wine production facility. and wine tasting too
BRATISLAVA TRAVEL NOTES
- You may have a hard time finding someone who speaks English in Bratislava. So don’t forget to take a printout of your route or your map.. Easy to find wifi in the city. If you get stuck, just connect to the internet in a cafe and play touristic
- Try to catch up with the festival while you’re there.. For example, Mascot Festival takes place on May 10.
- You can finish Bratislava in a few hours with a day tour.. You do not need to make a separate tour plan for this place.. The city is really small.
RESOURCES
- http://www.slovakia.com/bratislava/
- https://www.lonelyplanet .com/slovakia/bratislava
- https://www.visitbratislava.com/
