Bratislava 볼거리

Rare Jewish ritual tools, gold-embroidered mantles protecting the holy biblical scrolls, unique photographs of students who had attended the famed Bratislava rabbi school that reveal even to this day the atrocities of the Holocaust. It is situated in the Heydukova Street Synagogue, which is the only synagogue in Bratislava.…

On the top of the hill behind the castle, overlooking the entire city. This is a monument in memory of Soviet casualties in the liberation battle of Bratislava in World War II. It is the highest place in the city, and thus the best place for viewing the city. Slavin actually is a cemetery and thus rather quiet.…

Or the Presidential Palace (Prezidentský palác) - a Rococo/late Baroque summer palace with a French garden, used as a seat of the President of Slovakia. In one of the garden's alleys you will see a row of trees planted by famous people such as Juan Carlos I (King of Spain).…

A bridge over the Danube river, with its flying saucer-shaped structure housing a restaurant called [http://bratislava-slovakia.eu/places/sightseeing/ufo-tower "UFO"].…

The largest and one of the oldest churches in Bratislava, situated below Bratislava Castle. The Gothic cathedral, formerly the coronation-church of several Hungarian kings, begun in 1204, and reconsecrated in 1445, was restored in 1861-80. The tower is surmounted by a pyramid bearing a gilded Hungarian royal crown.

This is an ancient Roman military camp with archeological findings on display. If you're into all things Roman, you should also consider a visit to the nearby [http://www.carnuntum.at/de Carnuntum] which has a large archeological site and is only a few minutes by car from Bratislava.

For a taste of visual arts, pay a visit to the National Gallery at the embankment between Starý most and Nový most with permanent collections of Slovak and European medieval art pieces, although the temporary exhibitions tend to be far more interesting.

If you like modern art better, pay a visit to the Danubiana Art Museum on the southern edge of Bratislava but be aware that it is too far for a stroll, with little to no public transport connections, and is best reached by car or taxi.

This 51m high tower above the gate with its green copper roof is one of the best known and the oldest buildings in Bratislava. It was built in the 14th century as one of the four gates to the city.

Its main building is a peculiar 60m high reversed pyramid from the communist era and a landmark in sharp contrast with the building of the Slovak National Bank just across the street.

The castle itself is already opened after reconstruction and hosts the exhibitions. There is also a restaurant at the castle open till after the actual castle tours into the night.

Echoing the communist era, the natural science exhibitions have an interesting collection of artifacts and is slowly being transformed into a modern era exhibition,

Bratislava City Gallery is also a good pick to see displays of historical fine arts, paintings and sculptures along with interesting temporary exhibitions.

This small museum features modernist Op-art. It lies in the city center and is recommended to all interested in the development of modern art.

An unique exhibition on ancient Egypt is being held here until end of August 2008, together with permanent archeological collections and more,

Built by stone cutter Andreas Luttringer and commissioned by Hungarian king Maximilian in 1527, this was the first fountain in Bratislava.

With a display of historical vehicles, situated in the first railway station in the city, very close to the current Main Railway Station,

The oldest historic University in the area, which is now occupied by the state of Slovakia, from the 13th century.

Including the museums of history and music as well as the city dungeon and the exhibition on medieval justice.

Nicknamed the Blue Church (Modrý kostolík), this is a beautiful Jugendstil church finished in 1913.

A Gothic church on Klariská street, in the historical center; currently used as a concert hall.

This museum has some remarking pieces of historic advertising plates and other artifacts.

The historic building of the Slovak National Theatre, built in 1886.

The Old Town Hall is open to the public as a museum.

Currently the seat of the Mayor of Bratislava.

The only synagogue in Bratislava.