Bratislava

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Our final Danube city after another four hour hydro-foil ride was Bratislava. After Vienna and Budapest it had a distinctly 'after the Lord-Mayor's show' feel about it....but once we got under the skin of the place it certainly had character. No where on this trip was the old soviet era more evident in the concrete tower blocks and factory chimneys, although the Historic Centre has had a bundle of EEC money spent on it, and is charming.

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Photos

mighty river
Pictured from the window of our Terravision coach from Bratislava airport to vienna

same bridge
The opposite view from atop the castle

right side of the river
The north side of the river has all the attractions - apart from the large shopping mall I am told

memorial
Marking the formation of Czechoslovakia after the first world war

graffiti
On the underpass close to the castle

new bridge
Viewing platform of the new bridge

castle
And the castle - under refurbishment in summer 2008

tram
The inevitable.....

tower blocks
The tower blocks and factory chimneys are a reminder of the soviet era

top of the castle
Two typical tourists on the last day of their holiday

shady
Another shady character

justice
The main court house next to the castle

charming
The restored Historical district has an abundance of restaurants and bars

man
In the Historic District

castle again
er...another view

photo's
And lastly a very good photo exhibition at the castle