An artist has partially inflated 3 hot air balloons inside a building and it's art.

U.S. Embassy, even before the flag we knew what it was by the barricade surrounding it.

The only remaining gate into the origin walled city

The hotel courtyard, so lovely and inviting.

A quiet street in Bratislava with our hotel on the right

Bratislava, Slovakia

July 30, 2024 in Slovakia ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F

An hour on the train and we arrived in Bratislava.

Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament and the Slovak Executive. It has several universities, and many museums, theatres, galleries and other cultural and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions have headquarters there.

It appears to be a visual mix of German villages, walled cities and my imagined towns in Russia or East Germany. It feels really old, but also not modern. So far, it’s hard to put my finger on it, but I, Pam, love it, and Marc is underwhelmed. Exactly our opposite reactions to Vienna. Tomorrow a food tour to get a better understanding of the cultural mix, and food is always a good way to learn about the people.Read more