 When we were writing about Bratislava top attractions,
we mentioned the Main Square as one of the must-see locations in
Bratislava. Its importance for those who like to have fun grows
especially in December when it host the Christmas Market. Together with adjacent squares and streets it accommodates this
December over 100 stalls, mostly offering typical "Christmas" cuisine
and beverages.
Official Bratislava website lists them all- typical “Gypsy Liver” pork burger (Cigánska pečienka),
spicy sausage, bread with lard and onion, savoury pastry (Pagáč), goose
or sauerkraut potato crepe, sauerkraut soup, hot punch, mulled wine or
grog. For dessert, you can try some sweet pastry, Christmas wafers,
honey biscuits, or Christmas mead.
The stalls have various trinkets and gifts on sale, complementing
the special pre-Christmas atmosphere. Wood, glass, leather, wicker,
dried corn leaves, or beeswax, are just some of the natural materials
used to make practical and decorative wares.
But do not confuse it with some shopping festival. These markets are
special socializing event, an opportunity to meet friends. For
trespassers and tourists,
it is also a chance to feel the local atmosphere more than any other
time. And who knows, you may also learn more about these places while
listening our MP3 Audio tour or Video Tour for iPhone users- especially the tracks Opera House, Main Square, Old Town Hall and Primate's Palace and Primatial Square (map )
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