The capital of Slovakia Bratislava is extremely successful: on the spurs of small carpathians, in close proximity to Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary - to start a trip from here very convenient, you can get acquainted with four European countries, not spending a lot of time on the road. And to start the excursion program is most convenient from a sightseeing tour of the old town of one of the youngest European capitals.
Sightseeing tour of the historical center and Bratislavsky Grad
During a walking tour of the historic center of Bratislava, a familiarity with the main square was made in the Baroque style with elements of gothic and classicism, the old town hall, Mikhalskaya Street and Mikhal gates, the Cathedral of St. Martin, the Presidential Palace, Slovak People's Theater. Here, in the historic center of Bratislava, you can stumble on fun monuments: a soldier of the Napoleonic army and a sanitary observer. Also, during the excursion, a visit to the Castle Mountain and Bratislava Grad is planned - a snow-white castle in the Renaissance style, from which magnificent views of the Danube and the old and new parts of the city are opening.
Fortress Devin
The Fortress Devin is located in the Slovak capital, at a low cliff, in a very picturesque place, where Morava flows into the Danube. It was here that Christianity preached Kirill and Methodius missionaries. During the victorious procession of the Napoleon Army in Europe, the fortress was blown up and from those port never restored. Here it will also be possible to try and buy wine from black currant - ribeslyak, whose production Devin is famous since the times of Austria-Hungary. You can get to the Devin Fortress on a walking boat. The ticket costs 6 euros one way, 8 euros - in both.
Wine Tour for Small Carpathians
Malcarpathian wine tour lies on the wine-making center of the Slovak South-West. Acquaintance with the cities of the Pesinks and Modra, a visit to the pottery workshop, where you can see the entire production process of manufacturing ceramics, tasting excellent Slovak wine - all this can be seen on a trip along the small carpathas. Also in the program is a visit to the well-preserved castle of a wormland stone located in a very picturesque place.
Excursion to Trava
Trnava - a small town 50 kilometers from Bratislava, located where small Carpathians are found with a donutany plain. Trucka is called the city of churches or "small Rome", thanks to a large number of catholic churches adorning the city. Trnava is known and as a winery and brewery. You can combine a trip to Trava with a tour of a small brewing plant and a drink tasting.
Excursion to Nitra
Nitra - the center of the Nitransky region of Slovakia, located 90 kilometers from the capital of the country. The main decoration of the city is Nitran Castle - a sample of Romanesque architecture with the Episcopal Palace, the Cathedral and a number of defensive structures. Also during the excursion you can see the Cathedral of the city, the Nitrans Gallery, the Nitran Museum and the Palace of Justice.
Excursion to the Imperial Palace Schlosshof
Excursion to the largest Austrian palace-park ensemble Baroque Schlosshof, which is just a few minutes drive from the Slovak capital, turns on to visit the park with terraces and fountains, palace and courtyards with a farm. The excursion will like even the smallest, because here you can play with goats and sheep, and also look at horses, mules and camels.
Excursion in Lednice and Valtice
A visit to the South Castles of Lock and Valtice, the former possessions of the princes of Lichtens, surrounded by a magnificent park with ponds, robusts and limestone hills known as the European Garden and are protected by UNESCO. The locks are perfectly reconstructed both inside and outside and affect the magnificence of their facades and the rich decoration of the premises.
Excursion to Vienna
To get acquainted with one of the most beautiful cities in Europe - the city of Waltz, music, gardens and parks - Vienna, perhaps going to a day trip from Bratislava, n6 approaching just 60 kilometers from the Austrian capital. During the trip, a visit to the Cathedral of St. Stephan, the Vienna Opera, the winter residence of Hafsburg Hofburg, the summer imperial residence of Schönnbrun, walk through the Boulevard Ringstrasse.
Excursion to Budapest
Another pearl of the Danube - Budapest, is about three hours from Bratislava. Here it will be possible to see the old part of the city - I will be with the Royal Palace, the Openwork Cathedral of St. Mathia, the fishing bastion, from which the magnificent views of the Danube are opening, bridges and a new part of the city called Pest. In the feather there is a visit to the parliament building, the shopping street of Wazi and the main street of the city - Andrash Prospectus.
