After the heat and restlessness, comes the tranquility within.

Bratislava, the Capital of Slovakia: A Perfect Day Trip from Vienna Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is just a one-hour drive from Vienna, the capital of Austria. If you're visiting Austria, it's ideal to set aside a day or half a day to explore this charming and lesser-known European capital. If flights to Vienna are expensive, you can also fly into Bratislava and then take a train or bus to Vienna. 😍😍😍 Important Reminder: If the weather is hot and sunny, be sure to apply sunscreen or bring a sun umbrella. There is no natural shade when climbing up to Bratislava Castle or exploring Devín Castle, especially the latter, which doesn't even have a single tree. When we visited, the temperature was 35℃, and we spent half a day in the sun. Since the city is small and the attractions are densely packed, you can see everything in a day. If you skip Devín Castle, half a day is more than enough.😁😁😁 Itinerary St. Elizabeth's Church (Blue Church) - 10:00-10:10 The Blue Church, also known as St. Elizabeth's Church, is over a century old. Its exterior, decorations, and tiles are all in a light blue hue, in honor of Princess Elizabeth of Hungary, who grew up in this city in the 13th century. St. Michael's Gate - 10:10-10:50 It's a bit of a walk from the Blue Church to St. Michael's Gate, but once you pass through it, you enter the historic Old Town of Bratislava. This gate is the only remaining medieval gate of the old city and the sole survivor of the five original gates, dating back over 700 years.😀😀😀 Old Town Square (Hviezdoslavovo námestie) - 10:50-11:30 Old Town Hall This small yet historically significant building was the site where Napoleon and Francis II signed a peace treaty in 1805. It also served as the headquarters during the Hungarian Revolution. Roland Fountain The oldest fountain in the Old Town, it was built over 500 years ago to celebrate the coronation of King Maximilian and also functioned as a fire-fighting device at the time. Old Town Statues - The Peeker (Čumil) : This statue depicts a worker emerging from a sewer after finishing his job. - Napoleon's Soldier : This statue of a soldier lying on a bench commemorates a wounded soldier from Napoleon's Russian campaign who was treated in Bratislava, fell in love with the city, and eventually stayed. He was also the first person to produce sparkling wine here. - Silver Man (Schöne Náci) : This statue of an elderly man waving his hat is in honor of a clown who was active in the Old Town in the early 20th century. He usually wore a top hat and tailcoat and greeted ladies in multiple languages. #Slovakia #SlovakiaTravel #Bratislava #BratislavaTravelGuide