Explore Bratislava on your own feet

Visit enigmatic Bratislava, which is picturesquely nestled between the blue Danube and green Carpathian hills.  From a small settlement over 1,000 years ago, Bratislava has steadily grown over the millennia to straddle both banks of the Danube. A crossroads for trade routes, the capital of several countries, and a thriving melting point of cultures and languages from the city’s Slovak, Czech, Hungarian, German, and Jewish residents.

The euphoria that followed the fall of the Iron Curtain (1989) inevitably led to a period of retrospection and introspection, yet ultimately a positive wave of creative forces and inspiration propelled society forward with confidence and commitment. Few places typify this generational reappraisal better than SNP Bridge (New Bridge): its landmark tower used to host dinners for socialist big-wigs, but has been reimagined and repositioned as a glorious technicolour city viewpoint – known as the ‘UFO’ thanks to its rather intergalactic look.

Walk around Bratislava and discover its distant and not-so-distant history – an intoxicating blend of classic, socialist and contemporary architecture…Picturesquely set between the green hills of the Small Carpathians, the city also has plentiful opportunities for running, hiking, cycling, and scooter-hire – with a fast and efficient public transport system.

Do you love world-class art and sporting with the locals? Are you interested in royal history and can't resist to taste five-star gastronomy with regional wines? Are you looking for unique and authentic experiences? Explore Bratislava, the #72hour city for everyone. Get inspired at www.visitbratislava.com or plan your trip on www.72hourcity.com.