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Bratislava Slovakia is not only the capital city of Slovakia but also the largest city of the country. It houses the national council, the government, national ministries and the central bureaus of the states. Located right in the middle of Europe, in South west Slovakia, Bratislava Slovakia lies on the banks of the Danube River and at the foot of the Carpathians.
Bratislava Slovakia came into existence before 10th century and was known as Pressburg. A capital of Hungary from 1541 to 1784, Bratislava witnessed a number of wars and political feuds. In 1919 after the First World War and after the creation of Czechoslovakia Bratislava it got its present name and became the capital of Slovakia.
The vineyards on the Little Carpathian Mountains, near the main train Station, welcome the visitors to the city. Close by is the Austrian border and Hungary lies only 16 km away from Bratislava. Architectural monuments, museums, opera houses, historical towns, ruins, churches and a superb natural landscape speak of the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city of Bratislava and of course its natural beauty.
The favorite tourist destinations of Bratislava in Slovakia are the old city and the castle. The old city is made up of museums and palaces. Municipal museum with its torture chambers and the Museum of Wine production intrigue every visitor. The palaces include the Primate's Palace and the Mirbach Palace. These represent an age-old history of the city and its architectural richness.
The castle, which was built above the Danube, was originally used as a frontier by the Romans. Down the ages it has been reconstructed a number of times. The views from the top of the castle are simple amazing. The Natural Sciences Museum of the Slovak National Museum and the Slovak National Gallery on the Danube River also serve as sightseeing spots in Bratislava Slovakia.
With comfortable and reasonable accommodations, a vibrant nightlife and natural and architectural magnificence, Bratislava Slovakia is a city worth exploring.
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