Bratislava, Slovakia

June 3, 2005

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia, and its skyline is dominated by an 18th century castle. Interestingly, it was the capital of Hungary under the Habsburgs, when it was called Pozsony. Bratislava is the seat of the Slovak presidency, parliament and government. The city is home to universities, a relatively large number of museums, and to theatres and other cultural institutions (for example, the famous Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra).

Historically, the town has been influenced by several nations (among others, Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia). Shortly before WWI, it partly functioned as a relaxation place for people from Vienna, even connected by a high-speed tram (since 1914). We didn't stop at Bratislava, which was one less stamp in my passport.
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Approaching Bratislava
New Bratislava Railroad Bridge
New Bratislava Auto Bridge
Bratislava Castle
SlovakianTown