Although archaeological evidence shows that people lived in the area of Bratislava as long ago as 500 B.C, Bratislava as it exists today has only been established since January 1st, 1993, when it separated from Czechoslovakia. Czechoslovakia became the Czech Republic, and Bratislava emerged as the capital of the independent Slovak Republic (Slovakia). In just a short 22 years, Bratislava has become a thriving capital city in the center of Europe.
Bratislava's main square
Outdoor market in the main square
Bustling shopping street
Michael in the old town
A cool "compass" that tells you how many km to almost any major city in the world (and what direction you need to go to get there!).
Best hot chocolate ever at Cukraren Na Korze in old town
Old town alleyways
Shopping street in Bratislava
Just an hour to the east of much larger Vienna, Austria, Bratislava is so quaint and charming that it is often used as a backdrop for movies set in Vienna. The charming old town is pedestrian-friendly and offers shopping, dining, and beautiful parks for relaxing and enjoying the town.
Bratislava Castle
View of the city & St. Martin's Cathedral...see how the on-ramp almost runs through the church?
US Embassy in Bratislava
St. Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava
Inside the cathedral
View of the Danube river
The "UFO" in Bratislava. An observation tower, and also a restaurant/nightclub!