Slovakia is a central European country enriched with the beauty of nature, and full of surprises and unique ancient and historical treasures. If you have never heard of Slovakia, then the road trip in this article will be worth reading, to convince you to plan a trip to  Slovakia for your next vacation. 

So your visit to Slovakia will reveal how wonderful and splendid this country is. This article will provide you some sight seeing and information about the most beautiful city Bratislava which is also the capital of Slovakia. The most famous places in Slovakia are Bratislava and High Tatras mountains but there are a lot more beautiful places for you to explore.

Slovakia is a safe country and also cheap for tourists to visit. So if you are looking to plan a low-budget itinerary, then Slovakia is the best pick for you.

In Bratislava

The flights to Bratislava are fairly expensive if you are coming from a distant city or a country. It is recommended that you fly into nearby airports, and then take a train trip or a bus to arrive in Bratislava.

The nearest airport to Bratislava you can find is the Vienna Airport. The air tickets to Vienna are very cheap and affordable. After you arrive in Vienna, take a bus trip to Bratislava, Slovakia. Similarly, you can take a flight to Prague, and then take a train trip to Bratislava. These routes are affordable and money saver.  

Arriving in Bratislava, you first need to check in to your hotel or reserved accommodation, after settling in you are now ready to enjoy and explore the beauty of the Slovakian capital.

How to find parking in the city?

Parking in Slovakia across all the cities is almost the same i.e. 60 cents for 30 minutes.  The Parking lots or areas are marked with a blue sign with a letter P. The timings are mentioned below the signed mark. There is a proper parking system established in Slovakia. So driving around by yourself will not be any problem for you. You just have to be careful of the traffic rules and regulations of the city.

Sightseeing in Bratislava

• Bratislava Castle – Bratislava Castle is the most popular place for the tourists. It has a rich history to tell, back in the 9th century under the reign of Queen Maria Theresa it became the royal seat. In the later centuries, it became a Renaissance castle.

• Michael’s Gate – This is the Gate that is famous for preserving the medieval city walls. You can find the statue of St. Michael and the dragon on the tower of the Gate. It also hosts the display of ancient weapons.

• St. Martin’s Cathedral – It is the largest and the oldest church in Bratislava. It was used as the coronation of the kings in the times of the ruling period of Hungary.

• Bratislava Old Town – It is the place where tourists come to enjoy some great Slovakian food.

• UFO Restaurant – This spot is famous for its amazing view of the Bratislava castle and its surroundings. 

• Danube River – Here you can walk on the Danube promenade to have a great view of the river.
• The recommended sight-seeing is to have a walking tour on the streets of Bratislava.