Things to do in Bratislava Region, Slovakia: The Best Historic Sites

The Renaissance House, a National Cultural Monument, is open to the public and offers cultural, artistic, and wine-tasting experiences in its multifunctional venues, coffee-bar Čokokafé and also accommodation. Its history dates back to the 15th century, when it was built by German colonists as part of their row house settlement. The extraordinary significance of the building resides in the preservation of its original image of the end of the 17th century. Along the wall of the Renaissance House we have the alleged oldest grapevine in Svätý Jur. Our 600-year old cellar is the perfect place for archiving and maturation of spontaneously fermented natural wines. Autumn is the season of new wine degustation, baking tasty fresh and crisp breads or other viticulture activities. In summer time, you can sit under gigantic mulberry tree, with the pleasant shadow of its lists, and taste a cup of quality coffee and delicious home-made cakes from the adjacent coffee-bar Čokokafé.

Houses Bratislava City Museum.

Located a few miles west of Bratislava. Devín Castle ranks among the most important archeological sites in Central Europe. Located at the banks of the Danube, where once the Danube and Amber Roads intersected, it watches over the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers. Archeological research proves the area was settled about 7000 years ago and has since then been populated by one group or another, almost without interruption until today. Already during prehistory, it was a fortified center of power. During the Roman period the first several brick buildings were erected here. The first written source on Devín dates back to 864 and mentions a “Dowina Castle”. The Great Moravian period saw the erection of a church with colorful interior wall painting on castle grounds. Throughout the Middle Ages the Castle was an important border fortress, often passing from one noble family to another. In 1809 the Castle was intentionally demolished using explosives. In 1961 Devín Castle was declare

Gold griffin Pharmacy is one of the oldest open Pharmacies in Bratislava. The first mention of the pharmacy dates back to the 16th century. Inside the pharmacy you will find genuine furniture, pharmacy equipment and drawers labeled with all kinds of herbal drugs used to mix old medicine. Located in the old city centre just next to Michal's gate, is this pharmacy definitely worth to visit.