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BRATISLAVA AND SURROUNDINGS


Author: Ján Lacika
Publisher: Príroda, 2004
ISBN 80-07-01262-1

Speaking about Bratislava as a beauty on the Danube is surely not exaggerated. The capital of Slovakia has many things to offer to visitors. it has an incredible location at a large river on the border of wooded hills and broad plains, and wealth of cultural and historical monuments. As a town and city, Bratislava has a history of 2,000 years dat­ing back to Celtic times. The monumental Bratislava Castle, which recently rose from the ashes, is a real gem set in the city. Also a dominating landmark, the St Martin's Cathedral saw coronations of 18 Hungarian kings and queens. The nearby Classical Primaciálny Palace presents a unique collection of Bratislava tapestries depicting a tragic story of ancient Greek lovers Leander and Hero. Mirbach's Palace, justly consid­ered the masterpiece of the Bratislava Rococo, houses several historical works of graphic arts. An inimitable atmosphere is offered by the romantic ruins of DevIn Castle at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers. Another great advantage of Bratislava is a rich offer of cultural and artistic undertakings, from opera or ballet per­formances in the illustrious Opera House of the Slovak National Theatre, or concerts during the Bratislava Music Festival BHS. The Bratislava Jazz Days have also won fame recently as one of the most significant European festivals of jazz music. In fine arts, the top event is Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava, where the most distinguished illustra­tors of children's books from all around the world present their latest works.


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