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On the occasion of 450th anniversary of the first
coronation in Bratislava the coronation of Leopold I.
starts on 23rd of June on Main Square at 3 PM.

The most popular weekend in Bratislava starts on the
20th and 21st April. The tradition sets all doors open in
the city with plenty of cultural activities and two days
accompanying program.

Vienna - Bratislava in 1 hour and 15 minutes

Soloist: Marián Svetlík (Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra)
Program: Dvorak Scherzo Capriccioso, Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol

A new section of cycling path along the Danube was opened in Bratislava last week, finishing off one of the longest international cycling routes in Europe, the EuroVelo6.

Enjoy your time in Bratislava with our weekly event guide!
City festivals, sports, concerts and much more...

Since 2006 the visitors of Bratislava have an opportunity to use the elaborate system of discounts – Bratislava City Card (BCC). The best advantage of this card is public transport and city tour for free.

Bratislava Passenger Port operator prepared for you a wide range of sightseeing Danube cruises. Season 2012 begins in April 21th.

Enjoy your time in Bratislava with our weekly event guide! Guided tours, city festivals, sports, concerts, museums, galleries and much more...

Thousands of runners flooded the streets of Bratislava this weekend as marathon time hit the capital. The 7th ČSOB Bratislava Marathon itself was a bit like a refreshing wake up call after an annoying winter, but not just for professional runners.

Dear visitors, let us invite you to the Bratislava´s Easter Market on Františkánske Square, right next to the Main Square. As in Slovakia we celebrate Easter from Friday 6th April till Monday 9th, please notice that both, Good Friday as well as Easter Monday, are public holidays.

A great atmosphere is guaranteed this Saturday on Panenska Street in Bratislava, which for the second time will be transformed into a massive street market Dobry Trh with various accompanying events, with the idea to promote community culture and spirit.

The City of Bratislava has now made a call for tenders to supply the automated city bike rental system that it outlined in February, which will see stations set up throughout Bratislava where residents and visitors alike can pick up a bike for a small fee and then, hopefully, leave it at a different station.

Exclusive industrial premises design factory have been created by conversion of the former factory hall. design factory focuses especially on projects presenting contemporary architecture, design and art. The program consists of various exhibitions, seminars, workshops which are organized on this purpose. The regular events include also musical projects - chamber music festival Convergence or the original format E.ON Jazz Night.

Enjoy your time in Bratislava with our weekly event guide! Guided tours, city festivals, sports, concerts, museums, galleries and much more...

The city has a full calendar of festivals events, and regularly attracts large meetings and conventions. Check out our events calendar 2012.

Budget airline Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA (also named Norwegian) has announced the launch of 34 new routes from Scandinavia to destinations in Europe, including new lines from Copenhagen and Oslo to Bratislava.

Irish and Slovak owners of recently opened Goblins Pub, Shane Hughes and Juraj Anušev, thought it a good idea to present Bratislava with something different musically in the shape of Belgian Blues duo Fernant Zeste & Tiny Legs Tim. (Jonathan Scheerlink & Tim De Graeve).

Owing to disrepair, the tram track Radlinskeho street – Main Station will be closed from 2nd November, 2011. The routes 2, 3, 8 and 13 will not operate.

AFTER Bratislava’s Old Town Hall (Stará radnica) re-opened in early summer after its two-year reconstruction, one important obligation remained. Before the hall had closed it was the site of a café called Radnička (a diminutive for town hall) that in addition to its good food and pleasant ambience employed disabled people. The café has now reopened to the delight of many guests.

Autumn in the foothills of the Small Carpathians is traditionally a time of harvest celebrations. Wine and the immature burčiak fermented grape juice dominate the drinks list, while husacina (roast goose) is the king of the fall menu. The peak autumn season offers the traditional goose festivities also in most Bratislava´s restaurant. History of the cuisine has been keeping its tradition already for more than 100 years in the villages situated near Bratislava - Slovensky and Chorvatsky Grob.

PEOPLE living at the Bratislava Shelter of St Louise de Marillac had the chance on August 25 to show off their artwork at an exhibition called Metamorphoses-Art of People without a Home.