That's the capital of Slovakia, for those globe trotters counting countries and cities at home. It's a quick cruise down the Danube from Vienna, why not check the city out for a day? We did.
The iconic skyline structure? How about a bridge nicknamed the UFO because of its tower topping circular restaurant? Hey, it's the longest bridge in the world that features one pylon and one set of cables for support. Got that?
The Old Town section, like many similar spaces in Europe, full of cobblestones, squares and small alleys.
The Blue Church, a 1911 big ol' Art Nouveau cupcake.
Across from the Blue Church, a related school, including in architectural style. Back in the Old Town, a central tower.
Bratislava castle. This imposing hilltop fortress has been around in one form or another since BC. Left to ruin after a fire in 1811, the castle finally underwent a restoration that was completed in 2010.
Looking back toward Old Town, Onion Domes peeking over graffiti. The Slovak National Theater. It was all dressed up for some movie featuring Woodrow Wilson making an appearance.
The most famous image of Bratislava, a whimsical sculpture, Man At Work, from 1997. Seriously. You can buy a reproduction on magnets, scarves, everything.
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