Visiting places in Europe would not be complete without going to Bratislava, Slovakia. There are a lot of sights that you can appreciate especially when you are a fan of structures in the Middle Ages. The country is also a home of many places where most of your favorite movie shows and movie series were shot.
Are you fond of traveling abroad and exploring new places? Do you want to visit a city which has castles that are as big as what you see in movies? If yes, then it is probably high time you visit the city of Bratislava. Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, a country located in Central Europe. It is the biggest city in the country where you can experience and see European culture and art.
There are a lot of Baroque structures around the city and a lot of communist architecture left by the previous era. Slovakia offers a lot of places that present beautiful sceneries. It is the perfect city for people who love sightseeing and taking Instagram pictures.
How to get there
You can travel to Bratislava on a plane, train, or boat if you are coming from Vienna, Austria. Taxis are all around the city, so if you come from the airport, train station or the seaport you can easily get a ride to your booked hotel. However, you must be careful in choosing your taxi service because some would rip you off your money. Tourist bloggers who have visited the place recommend taxi Vienna Bratislava, a transport that offers affordable fixed prices. Taxi services like this will not make extra charges, unlike other taxis run by individuals.
Places to visit
1. Kamzik TV Tower
It is a television tower that is 643 ft tall located in Koliba, Bratislava. If you are a person who likes to see high elevated views, visiting this tower will fascinate you. The view in the tower almost overlooks most of the city. Also, when you feel hungry after the sight-seeing, there is a restaurant on one of its floors that serves mouthwatering food. And do you know what the plus point is? It rotates 360 while you are dining!
2. Devin Castle
This castle is one of the oldest castles in Slovakia. It is located in Devin, Bratislava. The name of the castle "Devin" can be interpreted as watchtowers. The castle was allegedly built to protect the frontier of a certain Kingdom a long time ago. And it has been passed down from generations of kings until it was vacated and then regarded as the Western Gate of the Kingdom of Hungary. It was also used as a symbol of modernism in a poem. The castle was reconstructed and is now being used to host interesting displays.
3. The Grassalkovich Palace
This palace is the home of the Slovakian's president. The palace itself is a sight to see but the buildings surrounding it have great architectural designs. If you are someone who enjoys taking pictures, this place would be perfect for you. Several fountains designed with statues with great structures circle the palace which gives it a picturesque view.
Visiting places in Europe would not be complete without going to Bratislava, Slovakia. There are a lot of sights that you can appreciate especially when you are a fan of structures in the Middle Ages. The country is also a home of many places where most of your favorite movie shows and movie series were shot.
