This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt\'s Bratislava remains the only guide dedicated to this compact and increasingly popular city.
This is a city which effortlessly blends history with hedonism, where world-class restaurants have been joined by a clutch of quality coffee houses and literary tea and bookshops..
Situated by the mighty Danube River and nestling in the Small Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava is a good-looking capital filled with good-looking people who look like they\'re enjoying life.
There are also useful reference sections on language (pronunciation and words and phrases) and sources of further information.
The legendary Casanova knew Bratislava and declared it \'the most beautiful city in Europe\', and he knew a thing or two about beauty.
Beyond the city itself there are sections on Devin, Cerveny Kamen, Ancient Gerulata - Rusovce, the Small Carpathian Wine Route, Senec, Piestany Spa, Trnava and Kosice.
City walks are also included, focusing on the main sights and beyond, plus sightseeing, from castles and palaces to museums, galleries, churches, gardens and parks.
Split into 10 easy-to-follow chapters, everything from local politics and cultural etiquette are covered in the opening sections, followed by planning, practical information, local transport (including the new bike-sharing scheme), accommodation, eating and drinking, entertainment, nightlife, sports and shopping.
This new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt\'s Bratislava remains the only guide dedicated to this compact and increasingly popular city
