Bratislava is a small historical city, growing capably (if sometimes slowly) into its new role of capital city of a new European Union member. Its communist past dominates its large-scale appearance, but at its core is a reemerging sparkler of history, culture, business and recreation.
Inexpensive by comparison to western Europe, small enough to manage on a short visit, with charm enough for a longer one, Slovakia’s capital offers a variety of activities to travelers with any goal.
Bratislava was for centuries a small town nearby the imperial capital of Vienna, and thrived best in the peak period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It therefore presents an interesting supplement to the Austrian capital. In fact, Bratislava’s old town is so much more quaint that it is sometimes used as a backdrop for movies set in Vienna.

Other resources and articles about city

http://www.bratislava.sk/en/
http://www.slovakia.com/bratislava/
Interactive map of the city

 

Contact IAESTE local commitee IAESTE Slovakia Lokálne centrum Bratislava Fakulta elektrotechniky a informatiky, STU Ilkovičova 3 812 19 Bratislava Slovakia Phone.: +421-2-602 91 541 E-mail: bratislava (at) iaeste.sk	President of LC: Martin Kosť Cell-phone: +421-902-974 356 E-mail: martin.kost (at) iaeste.sk
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