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Michael's Gate
Bratislava
The last surviving medieval gate of Bratislava.
The tower once formed part of the city's defensive fortifications against invasions.
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Chapter 3 · May 5 – May 6
Slovakia
Bratislava — a compact medieval old town where the Danube meets quirky modern sculpture.
1 city5 sightsDays 7–8
01. Bratislava
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Bratislava Old Town
Bratislava
Compact medieval streets filled with cafés, statues, and pastel-colored facades.
Bratislava historically sat at the crossroads of Slovak, Hungarian, German, and Jewish cultures.
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Čumil Statue
Bratislava
The famous 'man at work' statue peeking out from a manhole.
The statue became such a popular photo spot that a traffic sign had to be installed to stop cars hitting it.
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Bratislava Castle
Bratislava
The white rectangular castle overlooking the Danube.
From the castle grounds, you can sometimes see Austria and Hungary at the same time.
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UFO Observation Deck
Bratislava
The futuristic observation deck above the SNP Bridge.
Its sci-fi appearance strongly contrasts with the medieval old town nearby.