What to do and see in Bratislava, Bratislava Region: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

July 19, 2021 Harland Bartelt

Stare Mesto, the Old Town of Slovakia's capital, whisks visitors back a few centuries as they wander cobblestone streets, admire the Baroque architecture, enjoy summer and Christmas concerts at Old Town Hall and while away time at cafes and restaurants. Venture beyond for more sites, including the 15th-century hrad (castle) with its treasury and history and music museums, the Slovak National Theater and the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Slovak National Gallery, housed in an 18th-century palace.
Restaurants in Bratislava

1. Hlavne Namestie

Main Square, Bratislava 811 01 Slovakia http://www.citylife.sk/miesto/hlavne-namestie-bratislava
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Hlavne Namestie

2. Old Town Hall

Primacialne Namestie 3, Bratislava 811 01 Slovakia +421 2/591 008 47 [email protected] http://muzeum.bratislava.sk/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=700015&id=1589
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Old Town Hall

Houses Bratislava City Museum.

3. Modry Kostol

Bezrucova 2, Bratislava 811 09 Slovakia +421 2/527 335 72 http://modrykostol.fara.sk/
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Modry Kostol

Reviewed By minozada - Uppsala County, Sweden

Located quite central the blue church with it's unusual color stands out! It's not big but it's really something to see. I highly recommend going here and enjoy the contrast of colors and it's charm.

4. Bratislava Old Town

Bratislava Slovakia +421 2/544 194 10 http://www.visitbratislava.com/
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Bratislava Old Town

Historic neighborhood filled with charming narrow lanes, burgher's houses and nobles' palaces in addition to many of the city's important buildings such as the former Palace of the Hungarian Estates, the late-Gothic building of the Academia Istropolitana and the Leopold de Pauli Palace where Franz Liszt performed as a child.

Reviewed By Marcwez - Weymouth, United Kingdom

This has to be one of the most beautiful cities I've ever visited!! Stunning architecture, narrow streets, beautiful churches, amazing people, excellent restaurants, culture, it's all here. I only had a few hours in Bratislava but it's now on my 'city return list' of long weekend holiday destinations!! There's just soooo much to see and do!!

5. St. Michael's Tower & Street

Michalska ulica 22, Bratislava 811 01 Slovakia +421 2/544 330 44 http://www.welcometobratislava.eu/portfolio/michaels-gate-tower
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St. Michael's Tower & Street

6. Devin Castle

Muranska 10, Bratislava 841 10 Slovakia +421 2/657 301 05 [email protected] http://muzeum.bratislava.sk/hrad%2Ddevin%2Dnarodna%2Dkulturna%2Dpamiatka/d-1018/p1=52
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Devin Castle

Located a few miles west of Bratislava. Devín Castle ranks among the most important archeological sites in Central Europe. Located at the banks of the Danube, where once the Danube and Amber Roads intersected, it watches over the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers. Archeological research proves the area was settled about 7000 years ago and has since then been populated by one group or another, almost without interruption until today. Already during prehistory, it was a fortified center of power. During the Roman period the first several brick buildings were erected here. The first written source on Devín dates back to 864 and mentions a “Dowina Castle”. The Great Moravian period saw the erection of a church with colorful interior wall painting on castle grounds. Throughout the Middle Ages the Castle was an important border fortress, often passing from one noble family to another. In 1809 the Castle was intentionally demolished using explosives. In 1961 Devín Castle was declare

Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Devin Castle is a castle atop a hill at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers. Inside the castle is a sprawling landscape of gardens, pastures, fortification walls, staircases and courtyards in varying states of repair and disrepair. The climb up to the top of the tower and throughout the castle is perfectly safe though. Some of the castle ground buildings have been renovated and contain excellent exhibits of history of castle as well as a quick run through the history of Moravia up to the fall of the iron curtain in Czechoslovakia. The elevated position of the castle over the ground be made it an ideal position for observing the trade routes on the river. Views of Danube and Moravia, especially at the confluence of the two rivers, and city below are stunning. Makes a great half day visit from Bratislava.

7. Eurovea Galleria

Pribinova 8, Bratislava 821 09 Slovakia +421 2/209 150 55 http://www.eurovea.com/sk/
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Eurovea Galleria

Reviewed By Voyage64480080919

This is a large modern shopping centre with lots of shops and food stalls .lots to choose from a large selection .It's a lovely 15 minute walk along the Danube from the old town and it's well worth a visit

8. Slavin

Bratislava Slovakia http://slovakia.travel/en/slavin-bratislava
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9. Slovak National Theatre

Pribinova 17, Bratislava 811 09 Slovakia +421 2/204 721 11 [email protected] http://www.snd.sk/nova-budova-snd
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Slovak National Theatre

Reviewed By taylorlucas1209 - London, United Kingdom

Beautiful building and inside it is even more beautiful. Great place for culture and concerts. Book ahead, if you want to experience local culture.

10. Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum

Vodne Dielo Čunovo, Bratislava 851 10 Slovakia +421 2/625 285 01 [email protected] http://www.danubiana.sk/sk
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Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum

One of the most romatic modern art museums in Europe- the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum- is located less than 20 km south of Bratislava. It was founded by the Dutch collector and patron of the arts Gerard Meulensteen and the Slovak gallerist Vincent Polakovič. Since its opening in 2000, the museum has arranged numerous exhibitions of leading figures of the Slovak, European and world art scene, including Karel Appel, Sam Francis, Miroslav Cipár, Markus Prachensky, Ilona Keserü Ilona, Rudolf Sikora, Martín Chirino, Vladimír Popovič and other artists. The museum has attracted thousands of Slovak and foreign visitors as well as royal visits and leading political, social and above all cultural figures. Its unique location bordering on three countries, and sensitive integration with the surrounding nature and the River Danube provide visitors extraordinary views of exhibited artworks and of the flora and fauna unique to the peninsula of art in every season of the year. The adjoining sculpture park features the Works of a number of artists, among them El Lissitzky, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Jim Dine, Hans van de Bovenkamp, Jozef Jankovič, Arman, Jean- Claude Farhi, Vladimír Kompánek and Rudolf Uher. A magnificent view of Bratislava and the mighty Danube offer unforgettable experiences at sunset. After the completion of the extension, supported by the Government of the Slovak Republic, the museum is a new symbol of modern Bratislava, recommended by prestigious world guide books and social networking websites. See you by the River Danube, friends!

Reviewed By 740ferik - Bratislava, Slovakia

Danubiana is great gallery with wide art collection donated by Dutch phillantrope. It is especially worth taking a boat trip from Bratislava downtown to Danubiana. Boat ride takes around 1hour one way and entire visit can be organized in half day

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