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You’ll love going around seeing the palaces and castles that this area has many of. Bratislava is a sightseeing city and the center of the Old Town is pedestrianised meaning you can stroll around to enjoy the major attractions. Below, we’ve listed some of the places we feel you should visit while you’re in Bratislava, however there are lots more. You’ll definitely want to make some time to visit the famed Bratislava Castle. This is a fantastic display of architecture that you won’t want to miss. The Devin Castle is another to make time to see just outside, as well as the Primaciálny Palác. You’ll be in awe of their beauty and historic associations.You’re really going to enjoy seeing Bratislava. What a beautiful city it is and its filled with interesting places to visit. Bratislava is redolent with Hapsburg Baroque architecture, preserved in many historic row houses and the pedestrianized Old Town, which has been extensively renovated. But as an ancient trading post, its history is much older, with German settlers since the middle ages, Hungarians, Italians, and a large Jewish community with some places of worship still remaining. Hlavne Square sits at its heart, containing the Old City Hall, and parallel, running north to south, the old Michalska and Venturska streets lead past a number of historical sites, including childhood performance venues of Mozart Franz Liszt. Zelená Ulica (Green Street) runs off Michalska and is one of the narrowest streets in the city and home to Academia Istropolitana, the first university in the Hungarian Kingdom. At the other end of Old Town is St Martin’s Cathedral, which hosted the coronation of exiled Hungarian kings during the period when most of Hungary was under Ottoman rule. The city also boasts a number of copper-domed churches, palaces, and the dominant landmark of Bratislava Castle. Bratislava also offers some Art Nouveau architecture, notably St Elizabeth Church (also known as the Blue Church because of its blue ceramic tile exterior).

The Bratislava Castle is a great massive castle towering over Bratislava. You must make it a must on your list. Apart from the wonderful castle it offers great views of the city. Floodlit at night it’s a great sight. Dating originally from pre-history it was rebuilt at various times. Then it was burnt down in 1911 and finally restored in 1950’s. It houses the National Museum and also is used for State Occasions. Bratislava, Slovakia is another great castle dominating the River Danube where it joins with the River Morava. While parts of the area date back to 5000 BC, the Devin Castle was important in Roman times. Open to the public from June until October form 10am to 5 pm you can visit it for a few euro.

Another beautiful palace is the Primatial Palace which was built in about 1780. The wonderful Hall of Mirrors is lovely and there are great mosaics and tapestries as well.  The Michaels Gate houses some museums (Museum of Weapons, etc) but at the top of its tower you can get some great views of the city. Take your camera with you. The tower is 51 meters high and the only part of the original medieval towers and gates surrounding the city. Thjere is a statue of St Michael on top of the tower. The Glassalkovich Palace - The Presidential Palace is another building worthy of visiting. The architecture is fantastic. A visit to the Old Town Hall should always be a part of a visit to Bratislava - at present the building is part of the National Museum.The Museum of Town’s and Feudal Justice is another interesting museum to spend some time in while you’re in Bratislava.