The plan was simple: we’re going to relax🤣. Right after the first five minutes, it turned out that “relaxing” meant tens of thousands of steps a day, climbing uphill, and arguments.
We meet Čumil – the most famous sewer worker in the world. The guy has been sticking his head out of a manhole for decades and has more photos with tourists than many influencers.
A few streets down, the elegant Schöne Náci invariably bows to passersby. It turns out that even the monuments in Bratislava are more polite than some drivers.
St. Martin’s Cathedral makes a huge impression. This is where the kings of Hungary were crowned, so you immediately straighten your back and walk like a monarch for a moment.
Unfortunately, after hiking uphill to Bratislava Castle, you quickly return to the posture of a mere mortal. I wonder who came up with building castles on top of hills.
However, the views from the castle make up for everything. Apparently, in good weather, you can even see Austria. In worse weather, you can see who didn’t bring their glasses.
In the Old Town, Michael’s Gate reminds us that cities used to have walls. Today, they have parking lots.
The Main Square looks so pretty that every few meters someone says, “Just one more photo.” After the twentieth photo, everyone starts to look the same.
The ruins on the rock above the Danube make a huge impression. Napoleon blew up the castle over 200 years ago, but it still looks better than many modern renovations.
Vienna – an elegant city with a soul
A morning Flixbus ride, and an hour later we’re in the city. Everything looks so elegant here, it’s as if even the pigeons had PhDs.
St. Stephen’s Cathedral is stunning after its renovation (cleaning). Belvedere delights with its architecture and garden.
In the Minoritenkirche, we look at a mosaic copy of “The Last Supper.” The original is in Milan, but this version has one advantage – you don’t have to go to Italy.
A walk down Ringstrasse and Karlskirche complete the picture of the city. Our legs are already protesting, the phone is begging for a charger, and the camera for more memory. But the satisfaction is immense.
Summary of the three-day trip
In three days:
- we visited two countries,
- we conquered a few castles,
- we met a worker leaning out of a sewer,
- we found a UFO over the Danube,
- we saw palaces, churches, museums, and panoramas,
- we took so many photos that the phone started negotiating the terms of our continued cooperation.
One thing is certain – sightseeing in Bratislava and Vienna is an unforgettable walk. You come back richer in memories and tens of thousands of steps a day. And with the conviction that “just one last photo” is never really the last.
