【GreaterDIVE】Spring Travel Destination - Slovakia in Europe

Spring Travel Destination - Slovakia in Europe

Slovakia is a small inland Central European Country with a wealth of ancient European architecture and picturesque sceneries. Bratislava, the nation’s capital ? located on the Danube, is the only capital in the world to share a border with two countries (Austria and Hungary). Bratislava is just less than an hour's drive ? from Austria’s Capital City Vienna and Bratislava is full of Renaissance style architecture? Most of the iconic monuments are within walking distance of the old town which you can easily explore along your trip.

【GreaterGo】Picks - Key attractions in Slovakia Bratislava's Old Town area

?Bratislava Castle
The castle was once the site of the coronation of Hungarian kings ? and was an important defence base against Western invasion. The castle was designed in a rectangular shape with white towers at the four corners. The castle is currently used as the Museum of History and is home to a collection of over 250,000 paintings, textiles and ceramics.

?Old Cathedral of Saint John of Matha and Saint Felix of Valois
Built in the 18th century, the church is regarded as the most iconic Baroque architecture in Slovakia⛪ and Virgin Mary statue at the entrance has a history of over 500 years ?

?Michael's Gate
The Michael’s Gate is the only well-preserved gate out of the four gates in Bratislava, with a circular brass ring underneath that gives the direction and distance of various European cities?

?Old Town Hall, Bratislava
The first clock tower was built around 1370, and the complex has been rebuilt many times resulting in a blend of Gothic, Baroque and neo-renaissance influence in its architecture. The town hall was once used as a prison, coinery?, armoury and historical archive?️. The facility is now converted into a municipal museum which exhibits historical artefacts of Bratislava.