Member of the 4K.com™ network. Authoritative sites about hotels around the world.


 pics by Panoramio: © markusino, ==Fiala==, miziak
Hotel reservations in other destinations:
|
|
Book now, pay in the hotel!
Bratislavsky Kraj hotels - About Bratislavsky Kraj Bratislava (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈbracɪslava], also known by several other names) is the capital of Slovakia and, with a population of about 427,000, also the country's largest city. Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two countries. It and Vienna are also two of Europe's closest national capitals, at less than 60 kilometres (37 mi) apart.
Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the executive branch of the government. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important economic, cultural, and educational institutions. The headquarters of many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions are in Bratislava as well.
The history of the city, long known by the German name Pressburg, has been strongly influenced by people of different nations, namely by Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews and Slovaks. The city was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary under the Habsburg Monarchy from 1536 to 1783. Bratislava has been home to many Slovak, including the Slovak National Movement, Hungarian and German historical figures.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
Did you find it useful?
|
Do you have pictures or stories to share about Bratislavsky Kraj? Send them to

|
|
|
Bratislavsky Kraj map
About Bratislavsky Kraj History
Geography
Cityscape and architecture
Demographics
Government
Economy
Culture
Education and science
Transport
Sister cities
User reviews about Bratislavsky Kraj
|