Bratislava Pressburg Pozsony

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

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.

Small color photographs and street maps and written descriptions and directions guide visitors through the city, which like nearby Vienna and Budapest, is situated on the Danube River where it comes out of a mountain range. No date is noted for the first edition. There is no index. Annotation c. Boo