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Over the last decade Bratislava has evolved from a quiet city on the Danube River into one of Europe’s burgeoning young capitals. Across the city buildings are popping up, people are studying, and businesses are thriving. Bratislava is now regarded as one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities emerging in modern Europe, and is keen to welcome an influx of tourists, students and investors, all attracted to its vivacious atmosphere.

Bratislava is the capital of Slovakia and the political, cultural and economic centre of the country. The city lies on both banks of the Danube River and borders Austria and Hungary. Whilst Bratislava is one of the youngest capital cities in Europe it has also enjoyed prominence as one of the key centres of the Austro-Hungarian empire during its time known as Pressburg or Prozsony. Today this history is evident in museums, art galleries, monuments and palaces. Bratislava Castle overlooks the city, sitting on a hill 85 metres above the Danube. The city’s medieval Old Town is the primary centre for sightseeing and particularly appealing to tourists. Most of the area has been subject to extensive renovation, is restricted to traffic and compact enough to explore on foot. In the evenings squares and street side cafes fill with people chatting over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee.

Culture is key to Bratislava’s identity as a new tourist destination. Thanks to the influence of various ethnic groups including the Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians and Slovaks Bratislava’s arts scene is extremely diverse. The 20th and 21st centuries have seen profound change in the city’s skyline, particularly following a recent construction boom that has seen modern architecture infiltrate Bratislava’s streets. The Novy Most Bridge erected between 1967 and 1972 is a prime example of the controversial nature of some of this building work. But as Bratislava finds its place in 21st century Europe and carves out its own unique identity tourism looks set to rise.

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