This updated Bradt Bratislava Guide remains the only standalone guide from a major publisher that is dedicated to this compact and increasingly popular capital of Slovakia declared by the legendary Casanova as the most beautiful city in Europe (and he knew a thing or two about beauty).
Situated by the mighty Danube River and nestling in the Small Carpathian Mountains, with new downtown skyscrapers overlooking refurbished old buildings, Bratislava is indeed a good-looking city, filled with good-looking people who seem to enjoy life.
Bratislava effortlessly blends history with hedonism, where world-class restaurants have been joined by a clutch of artisan coffee houses and literary tea- and bookshops.
Local winemakers are going from strength to strength, with orange and natural wines becoming a speciality, while microbreweries are producing all sorts of dark beers and IPAs as well as pilsners.
Split into ten easy-to-follow chapters, Bradts Bratislava contextualises your visit by summarising and advising on:-
Local politics and cultural etiquette
Planning
Practical information
Local transport (including the expanding bike-sharing scheme)
Accommodation
Eating and drinking
Entertainment
Nightlife
Shopping
City walks are also included, focusing on the main sights and beyond, as is sightseeing from castles and palaces to museums, galleries, churches, gardens and parks. Beyond the city itself there are sections on Devín, Cervený Kamen, Ancient Gerulata, Rusovce, the Small Carpathian Wine Route, Senec, Pietany Spa, Trnava and Koice (in eastern Slovakia). There are also useful reference sections on language (pronunciation and words and phrases) and sources of further information.
