Bratislava Events and News

UFO Bridge Tower Re-Opened

Bratislava New Bridge, a unique single-pylon cable-stay bridge, was declared to be the structure of the last century in Slovakia. Although it was constructed as early as in 1972, it was not until this summer that the flying saucer-shaped café on the top became a popular tourist attraction. Being refurbished and open to the public, it offers trendy restaurant featuring Mediterranean and Asian fusion, stylish night club for up to 130 persons and the roofless observation deck at 95 meters above the street level. A shaking elevator will take you up to the UFO-like tower in about 45 seconds.

The admission to the observation deck is SKK 50 (approx EUR 1.30) per person (complimentary with the table reservation in the restarant). The stunning view it offers is really worth it. It is open daily from 10am to 10pm.

Bratislava Coronation Festivities

After the tragic Battle of Mohac in 1526, Buda, the capital of Hungary and the greater part of the country was seized by the Turks. Ironically, this disaster affected Bratislava positively, as the Hungarian nobility chose the city as a safe place to stay in those hard times. The town of merchants, craftsmen and wine-growers became the political centre of the country as well as the coronation town of Hungarian emperors. The coronations of 19 kings and queens took place in the St. Martin’s Cathedral untill 1830.

To remind the heydays of the city, an annual Coronation Festivities are held in September. Except for the coronation ceremony itself in the St. Martin Cathedral, there are other interest events going on, including Parade in the streets of the Old Town, the Knight’s Tournament, Royal Luncheon, Medieval fashion show, fireworks, etc. It is the perfect time to visit Bratislava and experience this historical city at its best.

Bratislava Cow Parade

Since 1999, when the first cow parade took place in Chicago, the cows have invaded many major cities all over the world. In the summer of 2005, cows took over the Old Town of Bratislava. They were behind every corner of our historical city. Although the high “cow season” is already over, there are still some cows left in the streets of Bratislava.

To find out more on the "city cows" check http://bratislava.cowparade.com/