Bratislava, Capital of Slovakia

The capital city of Slovakia is Bratislava which is a small historical city that has grown steadily and gradually. It is the right kind of city that has the mix of the right kind of communist past about it and at the same time the joie de vive of a new city with the right mix of culture and modern day living. Bratislava, has so many wonderful things to offer the traveler right from the best of European culture, architecture at the most affordable of costs, if you consider these cheap travel tips. If you were to consider holidays in the west part of Europe they would be so very expensive. But the same holiday in Bratislava would cost you less than half filled choc a block with activities and great fun.

The best part of the city of Bratislava is the part of the old town that is so very central to it. All that you need to do is to look out for the medieval castle perched on the hillock, the sky reaching spires of ST. Martin’s Cathedral and the wonderful cobbled stoned streets that will lead you to the quaintest of roads and alleys that will lead you to the most beautiful of fountains and shaded trees. The best thing about Bratislava is that several of the streets are meant only for pedestrians. This means that you won’t have to battle with traffic and pollution as you soak in the sights of this wonderful place. Bratislava has the best of churches, cathedrals and old world charms to offer. There have been newer additions to the skyline of the city and that has added a different dimension altogether to it. Along with that you also have a wonderful town wall and castles. There is a wonderful light and music show held at the castle in the evening.

Here is the list of some of the really interesting places that you can’t afford to miss out on:

• St. Martin’s Cathedral
• City Gallery of Bratislava
• Botanical Garden
• Bratislava’s Castle
• Theater and Opera
• Zoo and Dino Park
• St Elizabeth’s Church also called the Blue Church
• The Slovak National Gallery

The city of Bratislava is full of open green spaces and lots of parks and playgrounds. There are several shopping malls around and more coming up. You can also take yourself to the hiking trails which will bring you really close up to nature. If you are at Vienna then you can easily make your way to Bratislava and enjoy it on a budget. You need not spend a whole lot of money in order to enjoy this amazingly wonderful piece of paradise on earth. There are several events and festivals that are held in Bratislava and you will love the numerous amounts of exhibitions, operas, theaters and concerts that you can be a part of. This is a place that is extremely tourist friendly and you will love the overall ambiance created at Bratislava.