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Bratislava, Slovakia » City Info
Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, fuels the country's IT, finance, tourism and service industries. Museums, preserved churches, reconstructed mansions and palaces attract global visitors that generate profit for the tourism sector.
The city of Bratislava is also a popular destination for weekend travellers from other nearby countries, serving a variety of fun, indoor & outdoor activities and stag party packages. Investors see very high potential in the city. Heaps of construction developments and modern architectural plans glamorize the city's skyline. Mountains, hills, rivers and lowlands comprise the setting of Bratislava. Slovaks enjoy the fullness of nature together with the state-of-the-art malls, theatres, terminals and entertainment facilities.
Also known by its German name Pressburg, Bratislava is a product of many cultures and peoples. Intertwined with its past are influences from the Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews and Slovaks. Hungary took seat in Bratislava during 1536 and crowned many Hungarian kings and queens at St. Martin's Cathedral. Numerous historical icons from Hungary, Germany and Slovakia resided in Bratislava.
| Country | Slovakia |
| City | Bratislava |
| Area | 367.584 km² |
| urban | 853.15 km² |
| metro | 2,053 km² |
| Population | 471,061 |
| urban | 586,300 |
| metro | 659,578 |
| Density | 1,282 / km² |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC + 1) |
| summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Currency | Euro (as of 2009) |
| Language | Slovak |
