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What to do and see in Bratislava, Bratislava Region: The Best History Museums
Stare Mesto, the Old Town of Slovakia's capital, whisks visitors back a few centuries as they wander cobblestone streets, admire the Baroque architecture, enjoy summer and Christmas concerts at Old Town Hall and while away time at cafes and restaurants. Venture beyond for more sites, including the 15th-century hrad (castle) with its treasury and history and music museums, the Slovak National Theater and the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Slovak National Gallery, housed in an 18th-century palace.
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1. Devin Castle
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4.5 based on 2,811 reviews
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
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Devin Castle is a castle atop a hill at the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers. Inside the castle is a sprawling landscape of gardens, pastures, fortification walls, staircases and courtyards in varying states of repair and disrepair. The climb up to the top of the tower and throughout the castle is perfectly safe though. Some of the castle ground buildings have been renovated and contain excellent exhibits of history of castle as well as a quick run through the history of Moravia up to the fall of the iron curtain in Czechoslovakia. The elevated position of the castle over the ground be made it an ideal position for observing the trade routes on the river. Views of Danube and Moravia, especially at the confluence of the two rivers, and city below are stunning. Makes a great half day visit from Bratislava.
2. Slovak National Museum (Slovenske narodne muzeum)
3. Bratislava City Museum (Muzeum Mesta Bratislavy)
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4.0 based on 331 reviews
4. Muzeum zidovskej kultury
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4.0 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By Antonio8069 - Los Angeles, United States
This museum tells the story of Jews living in Slovakia. Located in the only remaining shul (Orthodox), in the city, this museum is both informative & insightful. On arrival, I took a seat & listened to Martin give a 1st hand account of Jewish life in Bratislava. Martin speaks # languages, is very helpful & knowlegeable. He recommended other Jewish sites to visit. I realized this was the most significant.
5. Slovenske narodne muzeum - Historicke muzeum
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
This museum is now housed in Bratislava Castle. While the castle grounds are free to enter, the exhibition is not. The Slovak National Museum is still in the process of moving some of it's collection to the castle, but not completed. Some parts of the building is still being renovated for the move. The museum runs through the gauntlet of Slovakian history from prehistory to Celts, Romans, the Great Moravian period and modern times. In addition to the usual exhibits of this kind. The Celtic collection is exceptionally fine especially the display of coin hoards and the exhibition of Slovakian glass making. Some of the castle room have been renovated into what they would’ve looked like during its use as a palace. There’s also a chance to climb up to the top of one of the castle towers where there’s fantastic views of the city and the river. Although sadly, the view is from indoors only. A fantastic way to spend a few hours in Bratislava.
