Castles and fortresses in Bratislava surroundings

Q: What historical places of Bratislava is worth visiting for an architecture lover?

The Church of St. Elizabeth, known as the Blue Church, was built in 1913 in the Hungarian Art Nouveau style by the architect Eden Lechner. The Mikhailovsky Gate is the only surviving of the four medieval city gates, their baroque spire added in the XVIII century. Grassalkovich Palace, the residence of Maria Theresa, combines rococo with elements of classicism.

Q: Where to go in Bratislava with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Bratislava Zoo has 1,500 animals on 96 hectares, including rare white lions. The Children's Museum in the Castle of the Red Stone offers interactive exhibitions about the life of the nobility. Adventure Park "Water World" with dinosaurs in life size is located at the foot of the Little Carpathians.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Bratislava: the best photo zones?

Ventursk street with colorful baroque facades and miniature sculptures creates the atmosphere of the old city. The observation deck at the UFO bridge across the Danube offers panoramas of the historic center. Devin Castle on a rocky cliff, where the Danube and Moravs merge, is especially picturesque at sunset.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the Bratislava Castle?

According to legend, the underground passages of the Grad lead to Devin Castle, they were built by the Templars to transport treasures. In 1811, the castle burned down – locals believe that the fire began after Napoleon’s soldiers desecrated the chapel. The sculpture "Chumil" on Laurinsk street, according to legend, grants wishes if you rub his hat.

Q: What little-known sights of Bratislava are worth seeing?

Slavin Cemetery is a memorial to 6845 Soviet soldiers with a 39-meter obelisk, opened in 1960. Wine cellar "Pharmacy" in the basements of the Old Town Hall keeps a collection of Slovak wines from the XVI century. The Archbishop’s Summer Palace, built in 1765, hides unique frescoes by Franz Anton Maulberch.

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Gothic Castle Devin (Bratislava)

Slavic settlements appeared here only a few centuries later. By decree of one of the princes, a city was built on the ruins of a R …

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Castle - Cherveny Stone

20 minutes walk - and now you are standing on a hill in front of a huge building, surrounded by a perimeter, like guards, towers-b …

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Betskov Castle

Betzkov Castle, located in the village of the same name in Slovakia, now represents the ruins of one of the most beautiful castles …

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