Well known by the statues around the city, Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia can be visited in 2 days. Only 1 and a half hour away by bus from Vienna in Austria, visiting both cities can be simple and advantageous.
As soon as you arrive in the bus terminal you should take a local bus for 0.70 cents to reach the city center. You buy it in the yellow self-service machines in the bus stop and follow the electronic timetable to see with is the next bus coming. Do not forget to stamp your ticket inside the buses. They work as a subway and stop in every bus stop, so don’t worry about giving a signal to drop off.
1. Bratislava Castle
The first place to go is the castle that also works as a viewpoint. It lays in an isolated rocky hill directly above the Danube river. Because of its location and size, it has been a dominant feature of the city for centuries.
2. UFO Restaurant
Another interesting viewpoint is UFO, located on top of the Most SNP bridge over the river Danube. A tower with a dome in the top that looks like an alien ship host a Restaurant that serves both traditional Slovak and international cuisine. Either you go as a restaurant guest or you pay to climb the tower.
3. Enjoy the statues around
Bratislava is fulfilled with funny statues around. Sometimes they are so real and discrete that you wont notice it is a statue.
4. The old town
The city center has nice old buildings and a main square with easy walking distances.
5. Church of Saint Elizabeth
Located in the eastern part of the Old Town in Bratislava and commonly known as Blue Church, this Hungarian Secessionist Catholic church is a must for those visiting the city.
6. Slovak Radio Building
A bit away from the main attractions and also know as one of the ugliest buildings in the world, the Slovak Radio, in a shape of an inverted pyramid can be a fun place to visit.
And do not forget to try the delicious local food!