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.
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Wind turbines on the way to Bratislava. Apparently, the area between Vienna and Bratislava is one of the windiest places in Europe.
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In Bratislava, just coming out of the central garage.
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Not the most upbeat cafe, one has to assume.
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The "New Bridge" (Novy Most) across the Danube.
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One of the many statues in the old town.
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High street in the old town.
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Residential building just outside of the old town.
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In honor of MTV's Beyonce weekend, we present this statuelicious work of art.
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View of the old part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle.
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St. Martin's Concathedral[b], seen from Bratislava Castle.
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Wind turbines on the west side of the Danube.
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View of the Danube and the western part of Bratislava from Bratislava Castle.
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Residential blocks on the west shore of the Danube.
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Inside the renovated Bratislava Castle.
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The narrow passage leading to the catle's well.
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The storm drain of the courtyard, picture taken from below.
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Picture taken down the well of the castle.
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Rain clouds approaching from Vienna.
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The citadel.
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Modern buildings at the foot of the hill where Bratislava Castle stands.
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Buildings being renovated just outside the old town.
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Side street.
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The main square in the old town.