CONTENT Annotations 4 That lovely city 5 History 6 Old Town 7

WELCOME TO BRATISLAVA Bratislava 2009

CONTENT Annotations 4 That lovely city 5 History 6 Old Town 7

ANNOTATIONS This guide is full of sights. An orientation is following : choosing a section Gallery Dictionary Bibliography you chose Aupark surroundings section That lovely city History Old town Heart of Old town Obchodná ulica Ružinov Bratislava around Aupark surroundings looking for attractions of this section you chose Sad Janka Kráľa Aupark Sad Janka Kráľa Divadlo Aréna Restaurant UFO each article looks like this: SAD J AN K A K RÁLA Sad Janka Kráľa is the oldest centre park in Europe. It is located on the bank of Danube. One of the most popular parks in Bratislava, is visited by children, teenagers, adults, older people or people who do sports every day. This park contains a fountain, small castle, monument, coffe bar with playground and big area full of flowers and trees. MHD: 50 (you can gett off at bus stop Sad Janka Kráľa or Aupark)

That l ovel y cit y Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia is inhabited approximately by half million people, but it is visited twice as much tourists. Slovak capital city is attractive for tourists who come to relax, to see historical sightseeing and for shopping. Of course, young foreign people arrive to study or to work in new offices built there. The largest Slovakian city is characterized by the most beautiful girls in the whole world- Slovaks, a lot of sights-museums, galleries, restaurants and bars, awesome fountains and statues. City is reconstructed and full of people. In night, city becomes one big area, where each facility has own original area full of people who are entertained by friends. All people are smiling and drinking drinks from Slovak cuisine or international cuisine. Spent evening in Bratislava is enchanting. Other names Population Currency Government Religion Languages Car plate Time zone Little Big City, Pressburg 429000 people Euro (1euro=30.126 SK) City council Catholic, Atheists, Protestants Slovak, Hungarian and Czech BA Summer: GMT+2, Winter: GMT+1

HISTORY Nowadays, Bratislava is the crossroad of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. In history, Bratislava was the crossroad between the Amber route and the Danube route. This small big city has various history. It was home for Celts, Slavs, Slovakians, Hungarians, Croatians, Austrians, Germans or Czechs. Lots of people think that today s Slovakia still belongs to Czechoslovakia, but these 2 states were separated in 1.1.1993. Most people living in Bratislava liked that we are not part of Czechoslovakia, but you can find some who still want to be a part. Those people are people who are living away from Bratislava. Now, we have own government and own currency. Also, many people think that Slovenia and Slovakia is the same state, but no, that s not true. These 2 states are different from each other. National holiday: 1. of January- Emergence of Slovakia, =Slovakia become independent state 6. of January- Epiphany of our Lord= Christian holidays 10.of April Holy Friday= Easter 13. of April- Easter Monday= Easter 1. of May- Labor day 8. of May- Slovak National Day, the end of WW2 5. of July- St Cyril & St. Methodius Day 29. of August- National Uprising Day = Slovakian Uprising began 1.of September- Constitution Day 15.of September- Virgin Mary Day 1. of November- All Saints Day 17.of November- Struggle for Freedom and Democracy Day 24.of December- Christmas Eve 25.of December- Christmas 26. of December- Christmas

OLD TOWN Old town consists of many historical sights that have to be visited. This is list of many of them. Slovak National Museum Slovak National Museum= Natural Science Museum is located at the riverbanks of Danube and next to Bratislava s port. In front of building is statue of lion. Building of this museum is similar to ancient temples, because an architect who designed this building was very interested in ancient temples. In museum, there are permanent exhibitions about animals, fungi or treasures. This museum belongs to one of the most important science museums in Europe. Webpage: http://www.snm.sk Open hours: Tuesday: 9.00 17.00 (last entry 16:30) Wednesday: 9.00 17.00 (last entry 16:30) Thursday: 9.00 17.00 (last entry 16:30) Friday: 9.00 17.00 (last entry 16:30) Saturday: 9.00 17.00 (last entry 16:30) Sunday: 9.00 17.00 (last entry 16:30) MHD: trams: Námestie L. Štúra: 2, 4, 5, 13, 16, 17 Buses: Šafarikovo nám: 50, 95 Slovak National Museum Slovak National Gallery Slovak National Gallery is located near Slovak National Museum, also at riverbanks of Danube. Gallery resides in very old building-residence from 1759. Permanent exhibitions occupied, here. There are: 16 th -18 th Century European Art, Gothic Art in Slovakia, Baroque Art in Slovakia and 19 th Century Art in Slovakia. Webpage: http://www.sng.sk/?id=0&loc=0&lang=1 Open hours: Monday: 10.00 17.30 Tuesday: 10.00 17.30 Wednesday: 10.00 17.30 Thursday: 10.00 17.30 Friday: 10.00 17.30

Saturday: 10.00 17.30 Sunday: 10.00 17.30 MHD: trams: Námestie L. Štúra: 2, 4, 5, 13, 16, 17 Šafárikovo námestie Slovak National Gallery Šafarikovo námestie is located at the riverbanks of Danube. Šafko how locals called it, is one of the most frequent ones. Universita Comeniana is located, here but also Starý most is starting, here so you can get to Petržalka by buses. Starý most is use only for bus transportation. In the middle of square is small park. MHD: Šafarikovo namesitie: buses: 50, 95 trams: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16 Šafárikovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie Hviezdoslavovo námestie is one of Bratislava popular squares. This is nice place for meeting your friends, reading a book or just sitting and booze Slovak atmosphere. There are lots of high-classes restaurants, many embassies and variety of statues of Slovak significant people. There is small river, where people dunk their legs in summer. At the end of this square, ex Slovak National Theatre is located. MHD: trams: Jesenského: 2, 4, 9, 12

Start point at Hviezdoslavovo One of the statues River at Hviezdoslavovo Dóm sv.martina Dóm sv. Martina is located near Hviezdoslavovo námestie. During years 1563 and 1830, there were 19 kings crowned. Whole list of crowned kings is located inside of the Cathedral. It consists of 3 chapels: gothic Chapel of Žofia Barovská, Chapel of St. John Almužník and Chapel of St. Anne. Chapel of St. Anne and Chapel of Žofia Barovská were built in 15th century, Chapel of John Almužník was built during 1729-1732. Beethoven song Missa solemi was sang for a fist time, here. Cathedral burned down two times. MHD: buses: Nový most: 28, 29, 30, 37, 70, 88, 91, 191 trams: Nový most: 4,9,5, 12, 13 Dóm sv.martina Bratislavský hrad Bratislavský hrad is located on hill above Danube River. It was 1st mentioned in 907 by name Pressalauspruch. In 1811, it burn down and in 1953, 1st reconstruction took a place. In 2008/2009 it was reconstructed for a 2nd time. Nowadays, there is a museum of historical collections of Slovakia. MHD: buses: 203, 207

Bratsilavský hrad during summer night Modrý kostolík Blue Church is very unique church. It s mainly, because all outside paintings of church are blue. It s not one of those big churches. It was consecrate St. Elisabeth of Hungary. This church belongs to one of the biggest attractions in Bratislava. MHD: Šafarikovo namesitie: buses: 50, 95 Trams: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 13, 16 RESTAURANT Modrý kostolík Pizza Mizza, the biggest pizza in Bratislava is tasty and delicious food at Šafarikovo namestie. MHD: Šafárikovo namesitie: buses: 50, 98/94 trams: 1, 2, 4, 5, 9, 11, 13, 16 RESTAURANT Le Monde, luxurious restaurant with great food and top service. Location is in front of ex Slovak National Theater. MHD: Námestie Ľudovíta Štúra: trams: 2, 4, 9

HEART OF OLD TOWN Heart of Old town is consisting of areas located in the middle of Old town. Many tourists came to sit and look around. Primácialny Palác Primaciálne námestie is located between Hlavné námestie and Old Market Hall. Nowadays, Primaciálny palác is use as seat of city major, but also as Bratislava City Gallery. By visiting the gallery, you will see collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings from 17th century and Italian paintings from 16th and 17th century. Instead of gallery, there is Hall of Mirrors and St.Ladislav chapel. Chapel can be visit only during Sunday s service. In front of Primatial palace is well founded during reconstruction of palace in 1977. Renaissance fountain showing fight between St. George and dragon is in the middle of square. Connection between this square and Hlavné námestie is Kostolná ulica, the shortest street in Bratislava. MHD: it is located in pedestrian precinct, so every bus/trams which goes to Old town can be used Primaciálny palác Primaciálne námestie HLAVNÉ NÁMESTIE Hlavné námestie was used as Marktplatz many years ago. Today s, it is one frequent square in the middle of city. Roland fountain is label of Hlavné square. AT the top of fountain is Roland, a patron of city s rights. The oldest city hall in Slovakia is Stará Radnica, which is located on Hlavné námestie. Inside of city hall is Bratislava City Museum located. Opposite Stará Radnica is Poludai House, neobarocco palace built in 19th century. Nowadays, Caffe Maximilian is located, here. MHD: it is located in pedestrian precinct, so every bus/trams which goes to Old town can be used Fountain at Hlavné námestie Photo of town hall(bratislava City Museum) from Hlavné námestie

Bratislava City Museum Bratislava City Museum, the oldest museum in Bratislava is located at Hlavné námestie. The 1st exhibition was shown in 178. Museum consists of 2 buildings and town hall. You can see historical, numismatic, pharmaceutical, decorative arts, archeology, ethnography, sculpture and ironmongery science and technology. MHD: it is located in pedestrian precinct, so every bus/trams which goes to Old town can be used Kamenné námestie Kamenné námestie is one of the centers squares in Bratislava. This square is connection between Old City and other parts of BA. The 1 st high building Manderlák is built, here, The re is one big hzpermarket. The most trams are going, there. MHD: trams: Kamenné námestie: 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 17 Kamenné námestie Námestie SNP SNP square is located between Obchodná ulica and Kamenné námestie. SNP means Slovak National Uprising. In history, SNP square has many events. The most-known is Nežná revolúcia. Nežná revolúcia was protest of many people against communism. All people from then Czechoslovakia achieved what they wanted- freedom and new chances. Large monument of this day - 17.11.1989- is in the middle of SNP square. 17.11.1989 is also National holiday. MHD: trams: Nám. SNP: 1, 7, 13 Námestie SNP RESTAURANT

LYRA, is located between Michalská brána and Hlavné námesite.it is popular restaurant between tourists and locals, too. Cuisine is international, but also Slovak. MHD: it is located in pedestrian precinct, so every bus/trams which goes to Old town can be used RESTAURANT Café Maximilian, well-known cafeteria occupied mainly by tourists. It is popular because of chocolate, fuji water, shakes and other unique drinks. Prices are acceptable. MHD: it is located in pedestrian precinct, so every bus/trams which goes to Old town can be used

OBCHODNA ULICA Obchodná ulica is 1 km long street full of shops, restaurants and bars. It belongs to lively streets in Bratislava. It is located next to the SNP námestie, Kollárovo námestie, Hodžovo námestie and Trinity Church. Webpage: http://www.bratislavaguide.com/obchodna-street-miniguide MHD: trams: Vysoká ulica or Poštová ulica:5, 7, 13, 16 Obchodná ulica ULUV Centre for folk art production House of ULUV is situated at Obchodná ulica. It contains 5 rooms with different workshops. People can attend each or one of these rooms. Weaving carving room, weaving room, pottery room, basket making room or tinker s room are workshops where you can make random product from chosen materials and learn techniques. It is served for all age categories. In summer, you can sign up for ULUV daily camp.(each day child will be in another workshop) Webpage: www.uluv.sk Open hours: 8,00-18,00 MHD: trams: Vysoká ulica or Poštová ulica: 5,7, 13, 16 Hodžovo námestie ULUV at Obchodná ulica This sqaure is most-known for Grassalkovich, residence with beautiful garden for Slovak president. Grassalkovich palace was built in rococo style around 1760 for Anton Grassalkovich, a chairman of Hungarian chamber. Palace is not opened for people, only garden. Instead of Grassalkovich palace

and its garden, this square has a globe fountain in front of this palace. Location around the square is very lively, there are lots of crossroads and buildings. MHD: buses: Hodžovo námestie: 34, 83, 84, 93, 147, 203, 206, 207, 208, 212 Grassalkovich palace at Hodžovo námestie Trinity Church (= Church of Saint John of Matha and Saint Felix of Valois) This church which is located in Župné square is copy of St. Peters Church in Vienna. Trinity Church was built in 1727 that means it is built in baroque style. An altar of the Virgin Mary, a Baroque cupola, statues of St.Agnes and St. Catherine, massive main altar and main portal richly decorated in rococo style. Trinity church has been a cathedral for Military Ordinate of Slovak since 2003. Webpage: http://bratislavatown.com/churches/trinity-church-bratislava MHD: trams: Poštová ulica: 1, 5, 9 RESTAURANT Trinity Church SLOVAK PUB, one of the favourite Slovak restaurants. It is located at Obchodná Street. Cuisine is Slovak and delicious. Webpage: www.slovakpub.sk Open hours: Monday-Thursday: 10,00-24,00 Friday-Saturday: 10,00-02,00 Sunday: 12,00-24,00 MHD: Vysoká: trams: 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 16, 17 RESTAURANT Malí Františkáni, restaurant at SNP square with good prices and perfect food. MHD: trams: Poštová: : 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 16, 17

AUPARK AND SURROUNDINGS Aupark and surroundings are located at the other side as Old Town. It is in Petržalka, in one of the biggest city parts. Aupark Aupark is one of those places, which are the most attended in Bratislava. People like Aupark, because there are lots of coffee shops, lots of restaurants, fast foods and shops. You can find there also bowling centre, fitness and cinema. It is located in Petržalka at the benches of river Danube. Webpage: www.aupark.sk Open hours: non-stop, shops: 9,30-21,00, cinema:10,00-0,130,coffe shops: 09,00-03,00 MHD: buses: Aupark: 50 Einsteinova: 59, 80, 83, 84, 88, 91, 93, 94, 191, 901 Sad Janka Kráľa Aupark Sad Janka Kráľa is the oldest centre park in Europe. It is located on the bank of Danube. One of the most popular parks in Bratislava, is visited by children, teenagers, adults, older people or people who do sports every day. This park contains a fountain, small castle, monument, café bar with playground and big area full of flowers and trees. Open hours: daily MHD: buses: 50 you can get off at bus stop Sad Janka Kráľa(this bus stop has to be signalized) or Aupark

Arena Theatre Sad Janka Kráľa Arena Theatre is old building next to the Danube River. Arena belongs to the oldest theaters in Bratislava, a year of establishing is 1898. This building is very interesting as its history. After WW2 it was used as a store house for Slovak Television. Today s, it is property of Slovak well-known actor Juraj Kukura. Performances are mainly drama, but you can find also some musicals. Webpage: http://bratislavahotels.travelslovakia.sk/sites/arena-theatre-bratislava MHD: buses: Sad Janka Kráľa (bus stop has to be signalized) 50 RESTAURANT Arena theatre UFO, one of the most known restaurants in Bratislava is located at the top of Nový most. People came to this restaurant, because of the view and also how the restaurant looks like. Restaurant belongs to luxury ones with top service. Webpage: http://www.u-f-o.sk/en/index2.html Open hours: daily from 10, 00-23, 00 MHD: buses: Einsteinova: 59, 80, 83, 84, 88, 91, 93, 94, 191, 901 Trams: 4, 5, 9, 12,

RUZINOV Ružinov is near the centre of Bratislava. Many fountains and statues are located, here. Ružinov is presented as one of parts with more green vegetation as other parts of Bratislava. It can be also, because of 3 lakes in Ružinov. POLUS CITY CENTER Polus was the 1 st big shopping centre in Bratislava. It is opened from 2000/2001. This shopping centre is located near Lake Kuchajda and stadium Inter. There are lots of sport shops and denim shops. Casino is also part of Polus as well Palace Cinemas. Polus showed us something new, people can park at the roof of Polus for a first time. Web page: www.polus.sk Open hours: non-stop, of course shops are open daily from 9, 30-21, 00 MHD: bus stop: Polus City Center: 50, and 98 trams: 4, 2 and 1 Kuchajda Main enter to Polus City Center As I wrote in the previous article, Lake Kuchajda is next to the Polus. It is natural lake, where you can swim or play volleyball/basketball or you can run around this lake. Kuchajda is open daily whole year. Season for swimming starts in June and ends in September. In Amphitheater, lots of artists are entertaining people. Special events are at start of summer holidays and at the end,. Its because people are celebrate arrival of summer in June. At the end of August, people are trying to celebrate the end of summer. Both events are accompany by artists. Iin the night fireworks are showed. Enter in summer season till 17,00 is 1 euro after 17,00 it is free of charge Web page: http://www.kupaliska.sk/prirodne-kupalisko-ba-kuchajda-a1-230-0-0-1-sk.htm Open hours: daily MHD: Bratislava Nove Mesto: 50, trains: 2,4 and 1

Kuchajda Samsung Arena or Ondrej Nepela Stadium This ice rink is called by Slovak legendary figure skater Ondrej Nepela. 14.12.1940 is date when the best known stadium in Bratislava was opened. This stadium was used for skating. Capacity of stadium was changed, but last one was 8350 seats and skybox and sky lounge. Through that time lots of reconstructions were done and also some championship were organized. Nowadays, stadium is reconstructacting for World Championship in ice-hockey in 2012. HC Slovan Bratislava is an icehockey club which resided, there. Now, all matches are played at 2nd stadium of Vladimír Dzurilla. The 1st picture shows how stadium looked like before reconstruction. Picture next to the 1st picture shows us how it would be look like. Samsung Arena before reconstruction Samsung Arena in 2012 Web page: http://www.sportoviska.sk/hokej-korculovanie/bratislavsky/zimny-stadion-ondrejanepelu-bratislava Open hours: daily MHD: buses: Zimný štadión: 39, 61,63, 74, 78, 204, 205 Areál hier RadosT Paradise for kids. Kids can play on the biggest playground in Bratislava, can jump at trampoline, can ride cars, can float at boat or eat pizza, ice-cream or another offered food or drink. Kids are not only one category which love this place. Teenagers can play beach volleyball, billiard or table football. Adults loved to sit and drink Slovak beer, Kofola or just coffe and see how children go crazy. In winter, beach volleyball is changed into ice ring. This park is located very good. It is in Areal Štrkovec, where Štrkovecké jazero is situated. In summer, people can float at boat on the lake or visit Amphitheater, where live music is played. Championship in fishing or canoeing is taking place, here. At the end of September are organized Ružinovské hody, there. It means people from whole

Bratislava can try some roller coasters, drink Burčiak(= drink from ) or eat candy floss. This event is leaded by live music. Web page: http://www.ruzinovskysportovyklub.sk/areal-hier-radost-strkovec/ Open hours: daily from 9,00-22,00 MHD: buses: Pri jazere: 50, 75 Tokajícka: 66, 78 Drieňová: 74 this bus stop has to be signalized by button at the top of bus Trams: Pri jazere: 8, 9, 16 Štrkovecké Jazero RESTAURANT HOSTINEC U DEDA is a restaurant representing how the old pubs and restaurants look like. Whole restaurant is designed by old things (bicycles, spinning wheel, old pictures etc). They tap Slovak beer and kofola. The restaurant is located behind the bus stop Solivárska. In front of this restaurant is statue of old man. Food: delicious Prices: suitable + free parking, friendly stuff, billiard+darts for free Web page: www.hostinecudeda.sk Open hours: Sunday- Wednesday: 10.00-24.00 Thursday-Saturday: 10.00-02.00 MHD: buses: Solivárska: 78, 66 Location/address: Zálužnícka 49 82101 Bratislava Ružinov

BRATISLAVA SURROUNDINGS Bratislava surroundings are sights which are not so close to the Old Town. They have to be visited, because of their uniqueness and big popularity between people. DEVíN Devín is a part of Bratislava, where history took a place. People go to Devín for relaxing, tasting typical currant wine, sneaking a look that historical sights. There are lots of historical places which have to take a closer look, but the most known is Devin Castle which was built at coast of Danube River. Devin Castle was 1 st known in 804 and it is one of the most popular sights in Bratislava. Castle is used for exhibitions. Archeological research is taking place, there. Discoveries are shown in marked parts of this castle. Webpage: http://www.muzeum.bratislava.sk/vismo/dokumenty2.asp?id_org=700015&id=1018&p1=52 Open hours: April, October and November Tuesday-Sunday: 10: 00 17:00, last entry is at 16:30 May- September Tuesday-Friday 10:00-17:00, last entry is at 16:30 Weekend 10:00-19:00, last entry is at 18:30 Prices: Adult: 4,32 euros Children, students, old people: 2,32 euros Family price(accepteable for children less than 14 years): 8,63 euros MHD: Devín: buses: 28, 29 SLAVIN Devín Slavín is the cemetery of 6485 Soviet soldiers who were killed during World War II. An Area of Slavin is consisting of the high statue, sculptures: Po boji, Nad hrobom spolubojovníka and Prísaha na bojovú zástavu. Height of the statue is 39,5m and at the top is Soviet soldier Alexander Trizuljak. This statue is symbol of this place. The beautiful view on the city and city s surroundings is right, there. Many people come to sit and relax, here. Slavin is located at the hill, so you have to walk for 10 minutes. Web page: http://www.muzeum.bratislava.sk

Prices: for free MHD: SAV: buses: 34. 83. 84, 131, 164, 206 and 212 Slavín from the sky The main monument Beautiful view from Slavín ZLATÉ PIESKY Zlaté Piesky is natural lake at the edge of the city. Really big lake with one island has 2 helter-skelters, water skies, water bicycle and more to offer. Comparing with other swimming pools, Zlaté Piesky has the lowest enter price. You can also camp, there. Price: 1 euro from 10.00-18.00 (in the summer) MHD: buses: 53, 56 Trams: 2, 4 RESTAURANT Slovak Makarska Riviera U zlatého vodníka is a restaurant which is located next to Zlaté Piesky lake. The reason why is this restaurant well-known is because of very big and tasty portions of food. People are always satiated. So, if you want to eat a lot and have a great price for it, visit this restaurant. Open hours: daily from 09.00-23.00 MHD: buses: 53, 56 Trams: 2, 4

GALLERY Place, where Bratislava s information are located Michalská brána Čumil Medická záhrada Ondrejský cintorín, a cemetary full of Slovak famous people Live čumil Stará tržnica=old Market Hall

ENGLISH SLOVAK DICTIONARY You can learn some basic words, right here Hello Ahoj, Čau, Dobrý deň Good bye Dovidenia Thank you Ďakujem Please Prosím How are you? Ako sa máš? I m fine Mám sa dobre, Som v pohode What is your name? Ako sa voláš? My name is... Moje meno je... How old are you? Koľko máš rokov? I am 15 Mám 15 rokov. Where? Kde? When? Kedy? Why? Prečo? How? Ako? How much does it costs? Koľko to stojí? What time is it? Koľko je hodín? It is... Je... Where are you from? Odkiaľ si? I am from... Som z... I live in. Bývam v... What do you like? Čo máš rád/a? I like... Mám rád/rada... What/Who is your favourite...? Čo/kto je tvoj oblúbený...? My favourite... is... Môj oblúbený.. je.. A WEEK: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Want Do Have Go Can Live Eat Drink Sleep Say Love Like Hate Wash TÝŽDEŇ Pondelok Utorok Streda Štvrtok Piatok Sobota Nedeľa Chcieť Robiť Mať Ísť Vedieť, môcť Bývať Jesť Piť Spať Povedať Milovať Mať rád, ľúbiť Neznášať Umývať