Bratislava is the capital of the Slovak Republic - short Slovakia - the country's largest city. Approximately 450,000 people live in this political, economic and cultural center.
Bratislava lies on the Danube, which here reaches a width of up to 300 meters and is spanned in the city by 4 bridges. The best known and most modern is the SNP bridge over the Danube, a huge road bridge stretching from the southern bank of the Danube towards the old city center which is one of the landmarks of the city.
Bratislava (German Pressburg, Hungarian Pozsony) is an old border and bridge city whose symbol has been a castle for centuries, called the "Hrad"
The city is located on the southwestern edge of Slovakia near the border triangle, the meeting point of the borders of Slovakia, Hungary and Austria.
From Bratislava to Vienna - the capital of Austria - the distance is about 65 kilometers - ideal for a day trip.
After Budapest, the capital of Hungary, the distance is about 195 kilometers.
Bilder zum Hafen Bratislava (Pressburg) / Slovakia
Cruise offers to the port Bratislava (Pressburg) / Slovakia
Bratislava has a picturesque old town with many important cultural institutions. Traditionally, it is a city dominated byseveral peoples (Slovaks, Austrians, Hungarians and others).
The attractions of Bratislava:
* Castle (Hrad)
* Devin Castle
* Martin Dome
* Michael's Gate as one of the last remnants of the old city fortifications. The Gothic tower of the 14th century was crowned in the 18th century with a baroque structure.
* Old Town Hall on the main square
* Franciscan Church and Klarissinnen Church
* Grassalkovich Palace - the seat of the Slovak state president
* Primate Palace
* Slovak National Theatre
* Slovak Philharmonic
* Slovak National Gallery
* Building of the Slovak Radio - in the form of an inverted pyramid
* New Danube Bridge (with Tower Restaurant in UFO shape on the Pylon)
* TV Tower Bratislava on the Kamzik
Which cruise lines and ships sail to Bratislava (Pressburg) ?
1AVista, A-ROSA, Amadeus River Cruises, Croisi Europe, Crystal Cruises, DCS Touristik, Emerald Cruises, Nicko Cruises, Phoenix, PLANTOURS Kreuzfahrten, Riverside Luxury Cruises, SCENIC Luxury Cruises & Tours, SE-Tours , Sea Cloud Cruises, VIVA Cruises
In which country / island is Bratislava (Pressburg) located?
