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Bratislava

Maxxanfame: 14.07.2023

As my funny self likes to call it: Brat-is-Lava


If we had explored the city according to this motto and had to find a secure place without touching the ground every few seconds, we would probably have been declared crazy and thrown out of Slovakia. Instead, we decided to discover the city with a Free Walking Tour.
Meeting point for the Free Walking Tour
Fortunately! Thanks to Martina (a very funny and highly motivated local), we were able to learn some interesting historical facts, the most important information about the remaining monuments and buildings, and also the most delicious national dishes. First, we walked through the city center.
Old Theater in Bratislava
Then we walked a few meters uphill to the castle that towers over Bratislava. We learned that in the past, it had never been taken by external aggressors.
View from the path to the castle towards the industrial district.
View from the path to the castle towards the industrial district.
Stairs or art form?
Stairs or art form?

So always go up the stairs, up, up, up.

Castle courtyard in Bratislava
Castle courtyard in Bratislava
Until we reached the top. Here, Martina introduced us to some customs and traditional dishes from Slovakia and made them very appetizing. After climbing so many stairs, we also needed to have some refreshments. And so we went to the 1st Slovak Pub, where we could try classic dishes and the cola drink Kofola.
Original Slovak delicacies
Original Slovak delicacies
My conclusion: DELICIOUS!!! Especially the Kofola convinced me. It tastes similar to cola but more delicious. I can't describe it any better. If you want to know more, you can also order it on Amazon. 😝
After the meal, we took a little detour to the last remaining gate of the city walls into the Franciscan Church, which is located in the middle of the old town of Bratislava. For only 1€, you can climb the bell tower and visit the catacombs. The city gate is also located at the 0 kilometer mark.
Last remaining city gate in Bratislava.
Last remaining city gate in Bratislava.
The 0 kilometer.
The 0 kilometer
So we had to climb a few more flights of stairs:
View from the tower towards the castle
View from the tower towards the castle
Up, up, up - always go up the stairs.
Up, up, up - always go up the stairs.
And then go downstairs again.
Down, down, down - always go down the stairs.
Down, down, down - always go down the stairs.
Catacombs of the Franciscan Church
Catacombs of the Franciscan Church
All in all, it was a beautiful, nourishing, and informative trip to the capital of Slovakia.
Afterwards, we visited Belvedere Palace and the New Danube. But I will give you an update on these in the last part of my Vienna trilogy.
See you tomorrow. Over and out. Yours, Britta




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