Capital of Slovakia. Like most capital cities in eastern Europe, it's located along the Danube River. History that dates to the medieval period onward.

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Walking Tour: A few of the top sites around town.

St. Michael’s Gate. Part of the medieval defenses.
Cumil. A worker on break.
Church of St. Elizabeth (Blue Church). Built in the early 1900s.
St. Martin’s Cathedral.
Bratislava used to be the capital of Hungary…so 11 Kings and Queens of Hungary were actually coronated here since 1563.
UFO Bridge. an observation tower and restaurant.
Bratislava Castle and Baroque gardens.

Nosh:

Bratislavský Meštiansky Pivovar: Potato dumplings with smoked meat, steamed sauerkraut, cream, and baked onion.

Nip:

Bukák: Available at Bratislavský Meštiansky Pivovar. Dark like a porter or stout but more like a black dunkel beer.

Slivovica: A clear or light brown plum brandy. It's a shot of brandy at ~40% ABV so there is a burn but it's blunted by the plum a bit.