Tag: <span>Bratislava</span>

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This is a lovely route to run in Slovakia. Its through the Dúbravská hlavica, a lovely forest on the outskirts of Bratislava. One of the highlights is the abandoned buildings of a former Soviet observation site that you can explore.

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Some of the old buildings

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At the top of the mountain (hill) is that steampunky observation tower that you can climb up. Its probably about 3 stories high, and quite scary looking down through the thin walkways. But worth it for the view.

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Finally, here is the route I ran.

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A view across the Danube river, you can just make out the corner of Bratislava Castle on the left.

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Here is another view of the river, this time from the Castle walls. The strange building is the “UFO”, a restaurant and observation deck.

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Bratislava old town hall from the quadrangle, a lovely and cool respite from the warmth of the city.

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This is the church belonging to the wonderful convent where we stayed. I was not expecting to stay at a convent, but the apartment was lovely, and the sister that looked after us was delightful.

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Bratislava market square and old town hall.

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Bratislava castle, taken from across the Danube river.

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I am not sure where they are originally from, but you find chimney cakes for sale all over central Europe. They are light and fluffy, and drizzled with sugar and cinnamon. Best eaten hot, you’ll never forget the amazing taste. And the secret ingredience, as clearly stated, is love butter.

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Anybody feel like a game of chess?

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The lovely, yet way too small parliament building in Bratislava.

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The upside down yet strangely lovely building in Bratislava. You (umm) can’t miss it if you’re in the area.

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