Bradt Travel Guides Bratislava

Bratislava city guide - Expert travel tips and holiday advice including Old Town highlights, shopping and restaurants, transport, architecture and historical sites. Also includes maps, itineraries, accommodation, day trips and walking routes, opera, Bratislava and Devín castles, Rusovce, Kosice, Horský park and the Slovak National Theatre.

Bratislava, impressively set on the Danube, boasting stunningly restored baroque and rococo buildings, begs to be explored. Full details of the practicalities of visiting are provided, including accomodations, eating out, transportation and excursions into the surrounding country

One of the great Baroque cities of central Europe, Bratislava is situated on Europe's most important river, the Danube. Visitors can explore the car-free centre on foot soaking up the buzz of pavement cafés and bars.Also included is expanded coverage of day-trips outside Bratislava including the Small Carpathian Wine Route, a region full of wine cellars and internationally recognised winemakers.

Bratislava is the latest in the Bradt collection of city guides to many of eastern Europe's cultural gems. This Slovak capital, impressively set on the Danube boasting stunningly restored baroque and rococo buildings, begs to be explored on foot with the author's walking tour of the highlights. Full details of the practicalities of visiting are provided, including accommodations, eating out, transportation, and out-of-town excursions plus a full background spanning the city's culture and its checkered history. Features include: >History and culture, providing insight into the many restored architectural attractions of this splendid city >Restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightlife, plus souvenir shopping and museums >Day trips from Bratislava >City maps in full-color

Impressively situated on the Danube, Bratislava boasts stunningly-restored Baroque, Rococo and art-nouveau buildings. Beyond the capital visitors will find a country packed with architectural gems, the renowned wooden churches of the Presov region, imposing fortresses, romantic castles and medieval ruins - all within easy reach thanks to an excellent transport system.

Pragues old town and historical sights the West Bohemian spa region and the mountainous areas of the north and southwest are all explored in detail in this guide to a corner of Europe where west meets east

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A compact guide to help travelers discover an alternative and attractive European city, home of fabulous architecture and wonderful art treasures.