Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia with a population of about 427,000 and a total area of 367.58 square kilometers. It is one of the youngest capital cities in Europe. BA lies on the banks of the river Danube bordering on Austria and Hungary.

Bratislava is the political, cultural and economical centre of Slovakia. It is situated in the south-west of Slovakia within the Bratislava Region. The Carpathian mountain ranges begin in the city territory with the Little Carpathians. There we can find many historical buildings and places. Most popular historical monument is Bratislava castle. There is historical museum with many historical things and facts, Devin castle, St. Martin’s cathedral, the old town hall, Grassalkovich palace, St. Michael´s gate, Slovak national theatre, Slavin Monument and others.

One of the attraction is New Bridge so called „UFO“ – its flying saucer-shaped structure housing a restaurant on the bridge’s 84.6 meter pylon. There is an emergency staircase with 430 stairs.There will be World Ice-Hockey championship in 2011in a new hall in Bratislava.

There are many shopping centers, for example Polus, Aupark, Avion shopping park. The best place for shopping in the city you could find on Obchodna Street, too.BA has got many schools. The most popular Universities are: The University of Jan Amos Komensky, The University of Economics and Slovak Technical University. There was also the first University in Slovakia – Academia Istropolitana.BA has got the biggest airport in Slovakia; its name is the airport of Milan Rastislav Stefánik.

There is also the biggest Botanic Garden and Zoo in Slovakia, too.Bratislava is very important and nice capital city of Slovakia. It has got beloved and clement people.BA is visited by many tourists, because BA is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Dominika Lasakova and Lenka Ivadyova