Bratislava, Slovakia |
Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is the only capital in the world to border two countries - Austria and Hungary. It is about an hour's drive from Vienna. The city has had a number of names[a] over the years - with Bratislava being adopted as the official name in 1919.
| Wind turbines on the way to Bratislava. Apparently, the area between Vienna and Bratislava is one of the windiest places in Europe. |
| In Bratislava, just coming out of the central garage. |
| Not the most upbeat cafe, one has to assume. |
| The "New Bridge" (Novy Most) across the Danube. |
| One of the many statues in the old town. |
| High street in the old town. |
| Residential building just outside of the old town. |
| In honor of MTV's Beyonce weekend, we present this statuelicious work of art. |
| View of the old part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle. |
| St. Martin's Concathedral[b], seen from Bratislava Castle. |
| Wind turbines on the west side of the Danube. |
| View of the Danube and the western part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle. |
| Residential blocks on the west shore of the Danube. |
| Inside the renovated Bratislava Castle. |
| The narrow passage leading to the catle's well. |
| The storm drain of the courtyard, picture taken from below. |
| Picture taken down the well of the castle. |
| Rain clouds approaching from Vienna. |
| The citadel. |
| Modern buildings at the foot of the hill where Bratislava Castle stands. |
| Buildings being renovated just outside the old town. |
| Side street. |
| The main square in the old town. |
