Bratislava
I have flown in and out of Bratislava airport a number of times in order to participate in the work of the nearby Seewinkel National Park on the Austria/Hungary border, but I never visited the city that is the Capital of Slovakia. Just before Christmas I had a few hours to spare before an evening flight and so I took the opportunity to explore part of "Old Bratislava" on a cold, crisp, sunny afternoon. Normally accustomed to recording my wildlife observations, I was here able to try my hand at photographing buildings.
Bratislava Castle: the massive rectangular building with four corner towers stands on a rocky hill of the Little Carpathians directly above the Danube river in the middle of Bratislava. It is an outstanding feature of the city.
I walk over the main bridge crossing the Danube as a barge ploughs its way upstream towards Germany. I wonder how they steer that thing?
Ah, some birds! Black-headed Gulls (in winter plumage). Maybe I should start a Slovakian bird list?
A memorial marks the entrance to "Old Bratislava"
The Main Square, with the Christmas Market in full swing. Yes, I indulged in a mug of hot mulled wine!
The Cathedral in the Main SquarePlease click on the picture for a special treat!
A happy Festive Season
to all my Readers!
to all my Readers!
posted by Maalie at 5:20 pm
4 Comments:
Nice treat! Thankyou
well mat.. what can I say? you do get around!
That was a quite pleasant post. Thanks. the video was superb, and I actually sang this hymn in church today. I have posted it on my blog.
Have a good evening.
Fascinating, I would travel to Eastern Europe.
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