Slovakia

Welcome to Slovakia

Slovakia is a country in Central Europe; it is officially known as the Slovak Republic. It shares borders with Poland, Ukraine, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic. This country has a very rich and complex history, as it has been through many different periods throughout its past. First, people have been living in this region since the Paleolithic era, and archaeologists have found tools and artifacts from the prehistoric periods. After that, in the 9th century, this land was controlled by the Great Moravian Empire, and it lasted for two centuries. During this time, Christianity became the main religion in this land. Then, in the 11th century, once again Slovakia was ruled by the Kingdom of Hungary, and it lasted for almost a thousand years. Finally, in 1993, this country gained independence, and since then this nation has seen tremendous economic expansion and development, earning a reputation for its robust economy and automobile sector. 

Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia. This city is the perfect combination of historical and modern sights, and it is also the financial pinpoint of the country as many large companies and businesses are based here. Due to its history, Slovakian culture has been impacted by many nations, including Hungarian, Austrian, and Slovak. From 1563 to 1830, Bratislava was the coronation capital for Hungarian kings and queens, and if you want to visit the place where the Hungarian monarchs were crowned, then you should visit St. Martin’s Cathedral. This Gothic church is one of the most iconic buildings in the city. And if you want to dive more into the ancient times, you have to visit Bratislava Castle; it also offers a panoramic and breathtaking view of the city. However, you might want to explore the city as well; thus, the Old Town is the ideal place because it is located in the center of the city and is filled with alluring historical buildings and streets, which allows you to dive more into the culture. While being there, you can pay a visit to the Old Town Hall and Michael’s Gate and try these traditional Slovakian dishes, such as Bryndzove Halusky, Kapustnica, Segedinsky Gulas, and Lokse.

Fun Facts About Slovakia

• Slovakia has one of the highest densities of bridges in Europe, with over 10,000 bridges in the country.
• It is home to one of the most beautiful caves in the world – the Ochtinská Aragonite Cave.
• Slovakia is renowned for its exceptional number of caves, having over 1,000 caves!
• Bratislava is the only capital in the world that borders two countries and they are Austria and Hungary.