Slovakia, small but not ordinary.

From the beginning to the end of the 20th century, the Czech Republic and Slovakia experienced a process of separation and union. On January 1, 1993, the relatively weaker Slovakia proposed to split from the Czech Republic, and the two countries separated once again. Slovakia is a small landlocked country. When visiting Slovakia, people generally only go to the capital, Bratislava, which doesn't really count as an in-depth tour.😍😍😍 The Danube River divides Bratislava into two parts: the Old Town and the New Town. On the Old Town side, there is a castle, and opposite the castle is a cathedral, which can be seen from a distance. In Europe, these are not particularly rare. However, the streets inside the Old Town are quite interesting. The entrance to the Old Town is marked by an ancient tower clock. In front of the clock tower, there is a small river. The Old Town is full of old buildings, which have a unique charm. There are classic old houses and a sense of from the closely packed old restaurants and cafes. The Old Town also has a small square, with the town hall on one side. The old council hall is further inside an ancient courtyard. Continuing on, there is the world's shortest city landmark in the Old Town: a cast-iron sculpture of a plumber lying on the edge of a ground well. It is a very novel and funny design, and despite the fatigue, people still enjoy taking photos here.😁😁😁 Early the next morning, I drove directly to the castle for a tour. Near the castle, there is a very quiet alley with houses that maintain a conservative medieval appearance. It feels quite good to walk around . Opposite the castle is St. Martin's Cathedral, where 11 Hungarian kings and 8 queens were crowned. This is because Slovakia was once part of Hungary. Strangely, one of the most powerful women in Europe, the Archduchess of Austria and the Habsburg Dynasty, known as the grandmother of all European royalty, Maria Theresa, was also crowned here, which is quite puzzling. Of course, she was also the Queen of Hungary, but Vienna has so many grand cathedrals.❤️❤️❤️ After leaving the castle and passing through a large square I saw the world's shortest landmark again. It turns out that the other end of the Old Town center of Bratislava is open. Revisiting the old town hall square that I didn't see clearly last night, I came out again and suddenly saw a much more open view, with a magnificent opera house on the street and the sound of trams. In less than half a day, I moved from the quiet and heavy castle area, through the square with fountains and sculptures, to the peaceful and harmonious Old Town center, and then back to the lively and bright main street. This transition, like a painting, beautifully imprinted in my heart.😻😻😻 The capital, Bratislava, was toured in just over half a day. However, one thing is still fresh in my memory and has really changed my perception. While wandering through the ancient city, I saw a large room on the street with bright lights. There were many people standing inside, as if at a party, but there was no cold food. Each person only had a cup of drink in their hand, but they were all dressed in suits and formal attire. In my impression, such formal dressing is only seen at official meetings or banquets. Seeing people dressed so formally in such a casual and relaxed setting can't help but make one exclaim: too particular. Civilization is not just something spoken, but something that seeps into the very bones. #Slovakia