Bratislava City Tour: A Guide to Slovakia's Capital

Explore the enchanting city of Bratislava through our comprehensive video guide, showcasing its iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. From the historic Bratislava Castle to the lively streets of the Old Town, delve into the rich history, culture, and architecture of Slovakia's capital.
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[@suebrown3585]

Thank you. Very interesting. I like the old well kept buildings.

[@travelwithsean4093]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. The old well-kept buildings tend to be beautiful. Don't they?

[@robinqwe496]

Thats one beautiful Hungarian city 😁

[@travelwithsean4093]

Yes, lots of beauty. Funny how it used to be the capital of Hungary.

[@kaius3351]

Even though Bratislava (Pozsony in Hungarian) was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary (1536 - 1783), I wonder how it became a Czechoslovakian territory after World War Ⅰ. Was there any political reason?

[@travelwithsean4093]

That's a good question. After the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire, Pressburg/Pozsony/Pressburg became part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire because it fell under the jurisdiction of the Vienna branch of the Hapsburg Dynasty. It's my understanding that it was during this time that there became a stronger nationalistic movement/sentiment among the Slovak ethnic group within the empire and upon the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire someone determined that the Slovaks, Bohemians and Moravians were all ethnically closer related to each other than they were to the Austrians, Hungarians, Transylvanians or any other ethnic group within that empire. So the decision to make Bratislava part of Czechoslovakia, rather than Hungary, was based on ethnic identity (or someone's perception of it).