Bratislava is the capital and the largest city of the central European country of Slovakia. It is located in the southwestern region of the country, just a short distance from Vienna, Austria and is the only national capital in the world that borders two other countries – Hungary and Austria. It occupies both the banks of the much celebrated Danube River and fans out on the left bank of the Morava River. As well as being the cultural, economic, and political center of Slovakia, Bratislava is popular for its historic palaces, medieval Old Town, and a host of fine churches, museums, and galleries. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Bratislava Castle - Grassalkovich Palace - Michael’s Gate - Main Square & Old Town Hall - Old Town Street - Slavin War Memorial - Novy Most (New Bridge) - St Martin’s Cathedral - Primate’s Palace - Slovak National Museum - Recommendations for a Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Falkensteiner Hotel Bratislava - Hotel SET - Hotel Matsyak - Hotel abba - Austria Trend Hotel - Places to Eat & Drink - UFO - Slovak Pub - Altitude Restaurant - Antica Toscana - Hradna Hviezda - Places to Shop - Old Town Christmas Market - Aupark Shopping Center - Polus City Center - Old Town - Obchodna Street
