Things to see in Bratislava
Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, with an urban population of about 424 thousand. Below are 20 notable places within about 4 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Bratislava Castle History
Bratislava Castle is the main castle of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The massive rectangular building with four corner towers stands on an isolated rocky hill of the Little Carpathians, directly above the Danube river, in the middle of Bratislava.
2Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising Viewpoint
Most SNP ("Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising"), commonly referred to as Most Slovenského národného povstania or the UFO Bridge, and named Nový most ("New Bridge") from 1993 to 2012, is a road bridge over the Danube in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
3St. Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava Place of worship
St Martin's Cathedral is a church in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Bratislava.
4Slovak National Museum Museum
The Slovak National Museum is the most important institution focusing on scientific research and cultural education in the field of museology in Slovakia.
5Grassalkovich Palace History
The Grassalkovich Palace is a palace in Bratislava, Slovakia, and the residence of the President of Slovakia. It is situated on Hodžovo Square, near the Episcopal Summer Palace.
6Church of St. Elisabeth Place of worship
The Church of St. Elizabeth, commonly known as Blue Church (Modrý kostolík, Kék templom), is a Hungarian-Secessionist (Jugendstil, Art Nouveau) Catholic church located in the eastern part of the Old Town in Bratislava, present-day Slovakia.
7Slovak National Gallery Art
The Slovak National Gallery is a network of galleries in Slovakia. It has its headquarters in Bratislava.
8Slavín History
Slavín is a memorial monument and military cemetery in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.
9Apollo Bridge Landmark
Apollo Bridge, provisionally known as Most Košická during construction after the street leading to it, in Bratislava is a road bridge over the Danube in the capital of Slovakia.
10Michael's Gate History
In Bratislava, Slovakia, Michael's Gate is the only city gate that has been preserved of the medieval fortifications and ranks among the oldest town buildings in Bratislava, Slovakia.
11Bratislava City Museum Museum
The Bratislava City Museum is a museum in Bratislava, Slovakia, established in 1868. Its headquarters are located in the Old Town, near the Main Square at the Old Town Hall.
12Primate's Palace History
The Primacial Palace is a neoclassical palace in the Old Town of Bratislava the capital of Slovakia. It was built from 1778 to 1781 for Archbishop of Esztergom József Batthyány, Primate of the Kingdom of Hungary, after the design of architect Melchior Hefele.
13Lanfranconi Bridge Landmark
Lanfranconi Bridge is a concrete motorway bridge in Bratislava, Slovakia, located on the D2 motorway. It was built in 1985–1991, with its right half opened in 1990 and the rest in 1992.
14Starý most Landmark
Starý most is a bridge over the river Danube in Bratislava, Slovakia. The bridge was built as part of a railway project initiated by Hungarian retired general Gusztáv Dunst.
15Bratislava Zoo Park
The Bratislava Zoo is a zoo in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is located in the area of Mlynská dolina in the borough Karlova Ves.
16Summer Archbishop's Palace History
The Episcopal Summer Palace is the former summer residence of the Archbishop of Esztergom. Their main residence in Pressburg (the old name of Bratislava) was the Primate's Palace (the current city hall).
17Hlavné námestie Neighbourhood
Hlavné námestie (literally "Main Square") is one of the best known squares in Bratislava, Slovakia. It is located in the Old Town and it is often considered to be the center of the city.
18Franciscan Church Place of worship
The Franciscan Church is the oldest existing religious (sacral) building in the Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The church was consecrated in the year 1297 in the presence of King Andrew III of Hungary.
19Hviezdoslavovo námestie Neighbourhood
Hviezdoslavovo námestie ('Hviezdoslav Square') is a town square in Bratislava. It is located in the Old Town, between the Nový Most bridge and the Slovak National Theatre.
20Kamzík TV Tower Viewpoint
The Kamzík TV Tower is a 196-metre (643 ft) tall television transmission tower in the Koliba area of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The tower sits 437 m (1,434 ft) above sea level on the Kamzík hill, part of the Little Carpathians, overlooking much of the city.
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