Bratislava

Bratislava is the latest in the Bradt collection of city guides to many of eastern Europe’s cultural gems. This Slovak capital, impressively set on the Danube, boasting stunningly restored baroque and rococo buildings, begs to be explored on foot with the author’s walking tour of the highlights. Full details of the practicalities of visiting are provided, including accommodation, eating out, transportation and excursions into the surrounding country. The new flight market, inexpensive living costs and current low volume of tourism make this relative newcomer to the city break scene a pleasure to visit.