We had two busy days exploring Bratislava, the Slovak capital. It was an easy task to find tourist attractions in Bratislava the kids enjoyed. A city rich with history, food and a castle is always a favorite with my children.
Following the maze of cobblestone streets, we were at once smitten with the old world charm of this city situated along a bank of the Danube River. Impressive pastel buildings line the streets, showcasing the historical grandeur of Bratislava during the Hungarian Empire. The city was of such importance that Queen Maria Theresa of Austria ordered the city walls torn down in order to expand the capital. They couldn’t have nobility residing outside the city walls!
Our first chore on day #1 was to schedule our FREE guided walking tour as part of the Bratislava City Card with the Bratislava Tourist Board. Our enthusiastic guide discussed the long history of Bratislava and took us to visit some of the most famous spots around Old Town.
We learned that Bratislava has been in 12 different countries over the past 100 years. At one time it was part of the Hungarian Empire, became part of Czechoslovakia after World War I, later came under Nazi control, then communist control before finally becoming the capital of the Slovak Republic in 1993.
