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BRATISLAVA
AND SURROUNDINGS
Author: Ján Lacika
Publisher: Príroda, 2004
ISBN 80-07-01262-1
Speaking
about Bratislava as a beauty on the Danube is surely not exaggerated. The
capital of Slovakia has many things to offer to visitors. it has an
incredible location at a large river on the border of wooded hills and
broad plains, and wealth of cultural and historical monuments. As a town
and city, Bratislava has a history of 2,000 years dating back to Celtic
times. The monumental Bratislava Castle, which recently rose from the
ashes, is a real gem set in the city. Also a dominating landmark, the St
Martin's Cathedral saw coronations of 18 Hungarian kings and queens. The
nearby Classical Primaciálny Palace presents a unique collection of
Bratislava tapestries depicting a tragic story of ancient Greek lovers
Leander and Hero. Mirbach's Palace, justly considered the masterpiece of
the Bratislava Rococo, houses several historical works of graphic arts. An
inimitable atmosphere is offered by the romantic ruins of DevIn Castle at
the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers. Another great advantage of
Bratislava is a rich offer of cultural and artistic undertakings, from
opera or ballet performances in the illustrious Opera House of the
Slovak National Theatre, or concerts during the Bratislava Music Festival
BHS. The Bratislava Jazz Days have also won fame recently as one of the
most significant European festivals of jazz music. In fine arts, the top
event is Biennial of Illustrations Bratislava, where the most
distinguished illustrators of children's books from all around the world
present their latest works.
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