Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, is a fairy-tale collection of historic palaces and castles, and one or two stunning examples of modern architecture. Occupying both banks of the Danube River, it sits in the shadow of the Carpathian Mountains and is surrounded by blankets of forest and neatly combed vineyards. Bratislava's Old Town can be explored in a day, but make the effort to see beyond its ancient towers and squares and you'll be pleasantly surprised by this eastern European destination.
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