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So, after the start, we are beginning our journey to the Slovakia. The Capital of the Slovakia is Bratislava, located just near the Vienna, on the far southwest of Slovakia. It is very old city, just near can be found ancient roman forts and settlements. It has been usually most important city in the Slovakia, and very important city in Greater Hungary, where even the empress Maria Theresia was crowned. The most known buildings in the city is the Castle of Bratislava, the New bridge through Danube built in 1960, but with surprisingly futuristic design, or the Cathedral of Saint Martin, what can be also seen on the image below, what has been teaser in previous entry, along with the part of historical city just near the Danube and Castle hill.
Another popular part of Slovakia, as said before, is The High Tatras mountain range. It is very small, only about 200 square kilometers, but it contain hundreds of beautiful sharp mountains and peaks, with endemic fauna and flora, and well known popular ski resorts.
Although the Slovakia is modern country, one of the most modern in central Europe, the sheeps are still traditionally grazed by shepherds in many places on the north of Slovakia, not talking about many traditional craftsmen.
The nature of Slovakia is also beautiful at many places, with many waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes, and rare flora and fauna.
But, as every state, Slovakia has also its darker sides. Dirty industries are polluting villages and nature, criminality is also quite high there, and numerous Roma community lives in cardboard slums or devastated tenements, with ground covered with garbage. Lunik 9 is most known example of this, and it is located only about one mile from ice hockey stadium where the part of world cup was recently held.
Slovakia, as most of states in the Europe has quite rich history. From first Celtic tribes, to roman villages, Great Morave, Greater Hungary,
Two world wars... Changed Slovakia greatly. Let's take a short tour to the history of Slovakia.
First great territory on the lands of Slovakia was Principality of Great Morave, also known as Svatopluk's Empire. It covered major part of central
Europe, and was one of the most important early medieval European states.
As time fled, Slovakia joined The Greater Hungary, for more than 900 years. The Medieval age, Reinassance fled, and many cities were built. The
Bratislava was this time very important city, one of the most important in whole Kingdom.
After the World War I, when Greater Hungary split to many other states, Slovakia joined state Czechoslovakia, with Czech nation. But, the
second world war after that split the state again to two, Czech part was occupied by Germany, and Slovakia became puppet state. But, Slovakia
was almost unaffected by war in this state, and its inhabitants lived safe and happy lives.
Soon, the Germany was defeated and Socialists took over newly formed Czechoslovakia. But, in year 1968. Slovakia revolted against Communist totality.
The Soviet army marched to the Slovak territories, and occupied them, to ensure safety. After that, they left, but it is very discussed moment in
Slovak history, considered very inadequate and unfair.
To the year 1989, Slovakia was part of Socialist Czechoslovakia, greatly influenced by the Soviet Union.
After that, the Socialism fell, and Czechoslovakia soon split. The Slovakia was becoming more economically and technologically advanced afterwards, and finally in year 2004 it joined European Union and the present ages begun. Our journey to the history ended, hope you enjoyed it.
So, after introductions, we can finally start. At first, we will look on Bratislava, mostly on historical part.
Bratislava is the largest city in The Slovakia, with about 500.000 inhabitants. It is generally most visited destination in whole country.
The most known dominant of the city is The Castle of Bratislava, its historical look can be seen on the image below. Now it is completely rebuilt and
renovated, its current look can be seen on the "newspaper on update before.
The Old city of Bratislava is beautiful at many places, like this near Hviezdoslav's square.
Or the square itself, one of the largest squares in Bratislava, also known for its markets.
Finally, I present picture of southeastern historical Bratislava.
The Slovak Parliament is also located in Bratislava, along with supreme court and presidential palace. It is located just near the castle.
Another major dominant of Bratislava is famous New Bridge, largest bridge in Slovakia.
As a bonus, I present the mosaic of river Danube, what flows through the city, and separates Petrzalka from the rest of Bratislava.
So, let's continue with Bratislava. One of the most popular and important streets in the city is the "Shopping street", located close to the castle and
another main parts of the city.
The Slavin Monument can be perfectly seen from the street, it was built as a memorial for fallen Soviet soldiers what liberated Slovakia from Germany.
About one mile to the northeast is located The Blumental church, one of the many churches in the city. It is one of the most beautiful, and also well known church, located in the semi-modern part of the city.
The Petrzalka, part of city on further south is home to many modern and high buildings, corporations, and almost omnipresent tenements, being largest part of the city.
There are together five bridges what connect Petrzalka with rest of the city, largest and most important being the New Bridge, other are Old Bridge, Apollo, Lafranconi and Harbor bridge. The city has also very long riverside promenade, where are two major building complexes, River Park and Eurovea.
The riverside has about 8 kilometers.
Just near the Eurovea is located highest "skyscraper" in Slovakia, 115 meters high Tower 115, owned by J&T and Tv JOJ, one of the most popular Slovak private televisions.
We are now leaving The Bratislava. Hope you had great time there. The last picture what I will present is the pic of Old Bridge, the first modern bridge build on the Danube.
Another popular part of Slovakia, as said before, is The High Tatras mountain range. It is very small, only about 200 square kilometers, but it contain hundreds of beautiful sharp mountains and peaks, with endemic fauna and flora, and well known popular ski resorts.
Although the Slovakia is modern country, one of the most modern in central Europe, the sheeps are still traditionally grazed by shepherds in many places on the north of Slovakia, not talking about many traditional craftsmen.
The nature of Slovakia is also beautiful at many places, with many waterfalls, caves, mountain lakes, and rare flora and fauna.
But, as every state, Slovakia has also its darker sides. Dirty industries are polluting villages and nature, criminality is also quite high there, and numerous Roma community lives in cardboard slums or devastated tenements, with ground covered with garbage. Lunik 9 is most known example of this, and it is located only about one mile from ice hockey stadium where the part of world cup was recently held.
Slovakia, as most of states in the Europe has quite rich history. From first Celtic tribes, to roman villages, Great Morave, Greater Hungary,
Two world wars... Changed Slovakia greatly. Let's take a short tour to the history of Slovakia.
First great territory on the lands of Slovakia was Principality of Great Morave, also known as Svatopluk's Empire. It covered major part of central
Europe, and was one of the most important early medieval European states.
As time fled, Slovakia joined The Greater Hungary, for more than 900 years. The Medieval age, Reinassance fled, and many cities were built. The
Bratislava was this time very important city, one of the most important in whole Kingdom.
After the World War I, when Greater Hungary split to many other states, Slovakia joined state Czechoslovakia, with Czech nation. But, the
second world war after that split the state again to two, Czech part was occupied by Germany, and Slovakia became puppet state. But, Slovakia
was almost unaffected by war in this state, and its inhabitants lived safe and happy lives.
Soon, the Germany was defeated and Socialists took over newly formed Czechoslovakia. But, in year 1968. Slovakia revolted against Communist totality.
The Soviet army marched to the Slovak territories, and occupied them, to ensure safety. After that, they left, but it is very discussed moment in
Slovak history, considered very inadequate and unfair.
To the year 1989, Slovakia was part of Socialist Czechoslovakia, greatly influenced by the Soviet Union.
After that, the Socialism fell, and Czechoslovakia soon split. The Slovakia was becoming more economically and technologically advanced afterwards, and finally in year 2004 it joined European Union and the present ages begun. Our journey to the history ended, hope you enjoyed it.
So, after introductions, we can finally start. At first, we will look on Bratislava, mostly on historical part.
Bratislava is the largest city in The Slovakia, with about 500.000 inhabitants. It is generally most visited destination in whole country.
The most known dominant of the city is The Castle of Bratislava, its historical look can be seen on the image below. Now it is completely rebuilt and
renovated, its current look can be seen on the "newspaper on update before.
The Old city of Bratislava is beautiful at many places, like this near Hviezdoslav's square.
Or the square itself, one of the largest squares in Bratislava, also known for its markets.
Finally, I present picture of southeastern historical Bratislava.
The Slovak Parliament is also located in Bratislava, along with supreme court and presidential palace. It is located just near the castle.
Another major dominant of Bratislava is famous New Bridge, largest bridge in Slovakia.
As a bonus, I present the mosaic of river Danube, what flows through the city, and separates Petrzalka from the rest of Bratislava.
So, let's continue with Bratislava. One of the most popular and important streets in the city is the "Shopping street", located close to the castle and
another main parts of the city.
The Slavin Monument can be perfectly seen from the street, it was built as a memorial for fallen Soviet soldiers what liberated Slovakia from Germany.
About one mile to the northeast is located The Blumental church, one of the many churches in the city. It is one of the most beautiful, and also well known church, located in the semi-modern part of the city.
The Petrzalka, part of city on further south is home to many modern and high buildings, corporations, and almost omnipresent tenements, being largest part of the city.
There are together five bridges what connect Petrzalka with rest of the city, largest and most important being the New Bridge, other are Old Bridge, Apollo, Lafranconi and Harbor bridge. The city has also very long riverside promenade, where are two major building complexes, River Park and Eurovea.
The riverside has about 8 kilometers.
Just near the Eurovea is located highest "skyscraper" in Slovakia, 115 meters high Tower 115, owned by J&T and Tv JOJ, one of the most popular Slovak private televisions.
We are now leaving The Bratislava. Hope you had great time there. The last picture what I will present is the pic of Old Bridge, the first modern bridge build on the Danube.
I swear, you are going to kill me one of these days with your utter incredibleness. D:
These would be one of the last updates before you transition into Tatra, Am I right?