Birthday Travel

Sneak Peak.... Bratislava!

A birthday travel.... my first entry to this part of the globe. I know this would be another awesome travel adventure.😉 So let's begin!

I remember upon arrival, the weather was a bit freezing, it was I guess 8 degrees. The airport was small and clean (of course that's where the first impression begins). We stayed in a hotel close to the airport for easy access not knowing that it's quite far from the city.

Bratislava, is the capital of Slovakia - located in Central Europe known for it's dramatic natural landscape and many castles. 

HRAD Castle

First day, city tour! First stop was the HRAD Castle. Sad to say we didn't able to enter and check what's inside but it's fine the view that we witnessed over-looking the city was outstanding. It was amidst breath-taking! 

Novy Most Bridge or Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising and
the UFO-shaped observatory deck

Bratislava itself is a laid back city with nature as its strongest flavour. Set along with the Danube River by the border Austria and Hungary. The famous HRAD or Bratislava Castle that sits on a hill rewards you with an absolutely great view over-looking the city.  

Walked down the narrow pedestrian streets of pastel-coloured 18th century buildings all around. The charming and tiny old town is really worth a stroll, with tons and tons of restaurants, pubs and souvenir shops or sample a myriad sidewalk cafes under the watchful glaze of the city castle, which harks back to medieval times.

One of the many beautiful souvenir shops around
Old Town area

Hlavne Namestie - Old town's mainsquare social hub for both locals and tourist alike. Where they grab a cup of coffee or some bite 
with the delish local pastries serve with local hot wine there is. Buildings are with the colorful Roman architecture like the Old Town Hall. This marks one of the most visited and photographed site in the city.

Hlavne Namesti

Comfortable shoes and clothing is surely needed to enjoy and explore this authentic city. Lots of places and architectures to take photos with. Wandering the Old Town you will come across bizarre sculptures. One of them is the cutest Cumil. A man whose name is believed to be Tom emerging from a manhole, whether he is resting after cleaning the sewer or peeking up women's skirts. Cumil is one of the most photographed tourist attraction plus rumor says that it is believed to give a good luck if you rub the top of his hat! 

Cumil

We were also blessed to have given the chance of visiting and attending the mass in the beautiful Blue Church of St. Elizabeth. Everything inside and outside of it is blue. We may not understand the language during the mass but that doesn't stop us for being thankful and praying for gratitude to God who gave us this wonderful experience, this wonderful journey of my birthday travel.    

St. Elizabeth Blue Church