4* Bratislava city break with Christmas markets, 29th Nov-1st Dec 2018

One of the most beautiful periods of the year in Bratislava is definitely during the last weeks of the year, when people celebrate the scents of Christmas on the street markets. Yes, we are talking about the traditional Christmas markets. They are so popular among locals and tourists.

We will visit it in the evenings – with all the lights, the view is even more beautiful. You will see the UFO tower, St. Martin’s Cathedral as well as the Castle in their full beauty.

A stage full of various cultural performances is a vital part of the Christmas market athmosphere. Musicians, folk dancers and other talented artists perform on the stage to entertain the visitors

History lures you to every corner of the capital. Over the years, Bratislava has served as a strategic base for everyone from the Celts to the Romans. But it truly flourished under the 18th-century reign of Queen Maria Theresa of the Habsburg dynasty, back when the city (then known as Pressburg) was the capital of Royal Hungary. Her patronage brought a golden age, when Bratislava transformed from a Gothic fortress into a Baroque confection beloved by socialites and celebrities – a six-year-old Mozart even performed in the Palffy Palace (now a gallery).

Historic walk with Paul - Lost hamlet of Ratcliffe

Urban Barristas

This is a walk that gets right to the heart of the area known as the Red Cliffs by the Romans. The walk itself is about 2 miles long and takes about two hours.