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Bratislava

Bratislava, Slovakia - 2022 Danube River cruise. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and its largest city with a population estimated to be more than 660,000. It is the political, economic and cultural center of Slovakia with several universities, museums, galleries and large businesses and financial institutions. Bratislava is on the Danube River in south western Slovakia and is squeezed between both Austria and Hungary. Like many cities along the Danube River it was inhabited in prehistoric times and occupied by the Celts, Romans and others but not the Ottoman Turks and it was the Hungarian capital from 1526 until 1784. We spent the morning walking around the reconstructed 18th century “old town” area.
Market stalls selling wood carvings and souvenirs, Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
SNP Bridge's observation deck and "UFO" restaurant. Completed in 1972, the name SNP refers to "Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising". Bratislava, Slovakia
The Plague Column on Rybno Square built in 1713 to commemorate the end of the plague, Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
Buildings in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
These crown symbols in the cobblestones mark the coronation route followed by the Hungarian kings and queens following coronation at nearby St. Martin’s…
Cobblestone street in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
A golden bird hanging outside a pub in in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
An armored pig standing outside Grand Mother’s Restaurant in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
Restaurants and pubs in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
A mannequin dressed as a Mexican on the awning in front of Hacienda & El Diablo Bar, a Mexican Restaurant in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
The Holy Saviour Church also called the Jesuit Church on the Hlavné námestie (Main Square) in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
Roland’s Fountain (Maximilian’s Fountain) was constructed in 1572 to provide a public water supply. Hlavné námestie (Main Square) in the Old Town historical…
Napoleon’s Army Soldier Statue, Hlavné námestie (Main Square). One of several unusual and quirky statues in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
A stone carving on the bowl of Roland’s Fountain (Maximilian’s Fountain). Hlavné námestie (Main Square) in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
Schöner Náci Statue commemorating an eccentric & beloved local street character of the mid-20th century. Hlavné námestie (Main Square) in the Old Town…
Cumil the Sewer Worker. Installed in 1997, it is one of several unusual and quirky statues in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
Souvenir store in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
Statue above the entrance of the Bratislava’s opera house – known officially as the historical building of the Slovak National Theatre. Old Town historical…
Hlavné námestie (Main Square) in the Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia
Dried peppers for sale at a market stall, Old Town historical zone, Bratislava, Slovakia