Final Day,Bratislava,02/12/14

Rain has abated.
Number 93 into town,alighting near the Castle, which dominates the city.
After a climb through old lanes and up several flights of steps,the entrance was found and tickets purchased , with a discount for the venerable!
An ancient site, but at its most resplendent during the reign of Maria Theresa.Unfortunately, her taste was not shared by her successors and the castle became neglected and finally burned down in the19th Century.
Latterly it has been faithfully rebuilt and is home to galleries, music hall and governmental facilities.

There is also a permanent exhibition of Slovak in involvement in the First World War.
The views, even on a murky day like this are breathtaking.

The next stage of today’s tour was to descend to the Danube and after a lengthy walk along its banks, take a tram ride, along a tunnel under the castle,back to the Old Town.

A further walk across the city to the EUROVEA GALLERIA part of the state of-the-art multi-functional city quarter EUROVEA which is located on a prime riverside location adjacent to Bratislava’s historical centre.

Jumping on a bus, the Christmas Market was in full swing.

Now time for an early dinner

Uneventful flight home.
We enjoyed the trip immensely,despite the damp at times.
Friendly people,especially the young; older folks a little more reserved.
Great transport systems,including bus, term and trolley bus integrated services.
The Christmas a Market was in proportion to the settings, no overkill, or blagging about being the biggest or best.Hardly an inflated Santa in sight.
We always felt safe,; no exaggerated police presence, anywhere.
Good value for money,especially beer, local wines ( wish they exported here) and hearty food.
It has kindled the prospect of a lengthier tour, in the future.
It is a Cafe Culture City – must be wonderful,sitting outdoors, with such a choice of settings – the coffee is pretty good,too.