Bratislava

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Bratislava is a 'little-big' capital, impressively set on the Danube and boasting stunningly restored baroque and rococo buildings, which begs to be discovered on foot.

Whether you shop till you drop, stroll the museums and galleries, unwind on a Danube cruise or in a villa in the hills and get stuck into some Slovak wine or tip-top beer at rock-bottom prices, the city effortlessly blends history and hedonism.
The new flight market, inexpensive living costs and current low volume of tourism make the city a pleasure to visit.

This guide contains full details of the practicalities of visiting Bratislava, from accommodation and eating out (including cafe' culture) to entertainment, history, culture and transportation. Plus the suggested walking tours will lead you through the traffic-free Old Town and into the surrounding countryside, following wine routes, romantic castles and a ghostly gallery.

The guide is in a pocket format, and includes colour maps of the city and the transport system.

Lucy Mallows is a freelance travel writer and editor who is an expert on central Europe.