We are going to regularly publish any differences between the current situation and information provided in Bratislava Audio Tour. Any temporary or seasonal change which has not been reflected in the audio tour yet will be highlighted in this article.
We recommend to read this article before use of audio tour or print it out and take it with you.
Since June 2010, a new and controversial bronze statue is placed at the outer courtyard of Bratislava Castle. It depicts Svatopluk, ruler of Great Moravian Empire, history of which we discuss also in the Castle Hill audio point.
Inside the Saint Martin’s Cathedral
Entrance fee is now required for going inside the cathedral for all days excluding Sundays. The cathedral is under reconstruction.
Bird Fountain
The bird fountain is a fountain only partially. Water sprinkles only from the bottom reservoir this summer season (or never). An upper “bird” reservoir is dry.
Main Square
Set-up of the Main Square is changing quite frequently in order to accommodate various events over the year (concerts, feasts, Christmas markets).
In these summer months 2008, the Donor benches are temporarily replaced with the souvenir stands.
Old Town Hall
After September 15, 2008, the reconstruction of Old Town Hall starts so it will not be possible to pass through the Town Hall courtyard to the next audio point- Primatial square. No problem for our route- you can use a parallel lane between Old Town Hall and Jesuit church (both buildings are discussed in this audiopoint.
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George Clooney and Nicole Kidman in Bratislava
13 January 2010 11:36 PM | No CommentsVienna, war-time Sarajevo and Manhattan (New York City) were the locations of Holywood blockbuster The Peacemaker from 1997 starring Nicole Kidman and Geroge Cloney. Interestingly enough, all were actually shot in Bratislava
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Golden Crown from St Martin goes on show
28 September 2010 12:31 AM | No CommentsJust-refurbished Golden Crown usually siting on top of the Saint Martin Cathedral is now on show inside the cathedral. It is a unique opportunity to see this bigger replica of Hungarian Crown as it happens only once a hundred years during the regular renovation. Exhibition ends on Sunday, October 3st 2010, ticket can be bought at the entrance. Next week, it will be placed again on the top of cathedral tower for the next hundred years.
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02. Castle Hill
14 November 2009 3:18 PM | No CommentsYou wil learn which Danube bridge has been accommodated by UFO, how Slovak national anthem sounds (sung by male choir), why has Slovak Republic three colours on its flag, where the Parliament has its sessions.
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03. Castle
14 November 2009 12:20 AM | No CommentsWhich of four castle towers is the highest? What was the beauty ideal 25 thousand years ago? When Bush met Putin?
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08. Main Square (Hlavne namestie)
09 November 2009 12:33 AM | No CommentsHlavne namestie or the Main Square originates from 13th century before the town itself was founded. The square is unusually small as squares in the Middle Ages, needed to be large enough to serve as the market and communion places.
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