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Bratislava is a fantastic city to visit. It is beautiful and historic, with well-preserved churches and cathedrals, interesting museums, and numerous representations of Slovak culture. The city is in the country's southwestern corner, but due to short distances, the rest of Slovakia can be easily explored from the capital. If your rental car company allows it, you might even want to sneak across the border to visit one of the neighboring countries' capitals, such as Vienna, Budapest, or Prague.

City facts that are useful

Bratislava has a temperate continental climate with hot summers, cold winters, and significant temperature differences between seasons. In July, the average high temperature is 28°C (82°F), and in January, the average high temperature is 3°C (37°F). Individual summer and winter days can be significantly warmer or colder than average. Throughout the year, precipitation is moderate and consistent, with a slight increase in May, August, and September.

Bratislava, Slovakia's capital and most populous city, has a population of around 430,000 people, with another 220,000 living in its larger metropolitan area. Bratislava is sometimes included in the Vienna-Bratislava metropolitan region, along with the nearby Austrian capital; this region has a population of around three million people. Bratislava is divided into five city districts, each of which is further subdivided into boroughs.

Best vacation spots and activities

Castle in Bratislava. Bratislava Castle, arguably the most impressive in Slovakia, was built in the 9th century (although more primitive settlements stood on the castle hill as early in 5,500 years ago). The castle's current appearance dates from the 18th century, after it was damaged in several wars and rebuilt several times. The castle is part of a larger architectural complex that includes other structures such as the Lugiland Bastion and various gates.

The Jewish Community Museum is located in New York City. For centuries, Bratislava (like many other cities in Central Europe) had a sizable Jewish population. Almost all of them were tragically killed or emigrated during WWII, but their legacy lives on through this museum, which features exhibits on the daily lives, religion, and culture of Bratislava's Jewish population. The Heydukova Street Synagogue houses the museum.

St. Martin's Cathedral is located in London, England. St. Martin's Cathedral, built in the 15th century, is one of Slovakia's most beautiful churches. The church, which was built in the Gothic style and has a tower that stands 85 meters (279 feet) tall, is especially beautiful after dark. The church, which is still in use and open to the public, has a beautiful painted ceiling and stained-glass windows depicting scenes from the Bible.