Discover the capitol of Slovakia’s most important sights. Walk in the hustle and bustle of the city center and visit the Castle, the St. Martin cathedral, Michael’ Tower, Old Town Hall, The Primate’s Palace, Blue Church, Slavín & the UFO panoramic place are waiting for you.
Departure and visit of St. Martin cathedral: The Gothic cathedral was consecrated on the place of the former Romanesque temple in 1452, although works on its completion were ongoing later. Then, visit of the Castle garden situated on a hill above the old town and the Danube and dominates the city. You can see from far away the massive rectangular building with four corner towers. Enjoy the beautiful baroque garden with a great view over the neighborhood.
After that, you will discover Michael’s Tower: the gate tower is one of the landmarks of the Old Town. The balcony offers a panoramic view of the castle hill, the roofs and towers of the city. It’s the only city gate that has been preserved of the medieval fortifications and ranks among the oldest town buildings. Lunch during visits then discover the Old Town Hall while continuing the walk in the center. The most beautiful civic building in the Old Town is the Old Town Hall overlooking the Main Square is a shining example of three stylistic periods spanning five centuries.
The Primate’s Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in Bratislava, built in neoclassical style. This is where the representatives of the French and Austrian emperors signed the Peace of Bratislava following Napoleon's victory at Slavkov. It is currently the site of an exhibition featuring a unique collection of 6 English tapestries. In the square courtyard of the Primate's Palace stands the fountain of Saint George, the legendary knight fighting a dragon.
The Blue Church or St. Elizabeth of the Arpad House Church is one of the talented Hungarian architect Odon Lechner's greatest works in Bratislava, and one of the most beautiful examples of Hungarian Art Nouveau. We drive up to a hill above Bratislava. The largest war memorial in Central Europe at 52 meters high is one of the city's dominant landmarks. 6,845 Soviet soldiers who died during the liberation of Bratislava during World War II are buried here. Our last stop from where we bid farewell to the Slovak capital before heading back is the UFO panoramic viewpoint on the SNP Bridge.
