24-Hour Itinerary for Slovakia

  • 9:00 AM: St. Martin's Cathedral
    10 minutes (1 mile) from Bratislava Castle

    The St. Martin's Cathedral is a medieval cathedral in the old town of Bratislava. Formerly the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary, it is the largest and one of the oldest churches in the city.

  • 10:00 AM: Bratislava Castle
    20 minutes (1.5 miles) from St. Martin's Cathedral

    Bratislava Castle is a symbol of the capital city and is perched on a hill overlooking the Danube River. The castle has a history of being destroyed and rebuilt, but today it stands in all its glory and hosts museums, exhibitions, concerts and other prestigious social events.

  • 12:00 PM: Lunch at Flagship Restaurant
    10 minutes (0.6 miles) from Bratislava Castle

    Flagship Restaurant is a cozy place with excellent Mediterranean cuisine, fresh herbs and spices in a chill atmosphere. The menu includes authentic dishes, and there are vegan and vegetarian options. The restaurant interior is lovely, and the staff is welcoming.

  • 1:30 PM: Devin Castle
    25 minutes (6 miles) from Flagship Restaurant

    The Devin Castle is a spectacular fortress that sits on a cliff that towers about 200 feet over the confluence of the Danube and Moravia rivers. The castle had a rich history and nowadays visitors may explore the ruins of the castle and enjoy wide views over two countries - Slovakia and Austria.

  • 4:00 PM: Slovak National Gallery
    20 minutes (4.5 miles) from Devin Castle

    The Slovak National Gallery is the largest gallery in Slovakia and hosts plenty of artwork from Slovakian artists. The gallery is located in a beautiful Baroque building called Esterhazy Palace in Bratislava's old town. Visitors enjoy art collections from the medieval period until contemporary art.

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner at Modra Restaurant
    15 minutes (1.2 miles) from Slovak National Gallery

    Modra Restaurant is a wonderful and stylish place that specializes in Slovakian cuisine with a modern twist. It has a friendly atmosphere with an elegant terrace with city sights. Try out the traditional Slovakian dumplings, which are specialties of the restaurant.

  • 8:00 PM: UFO Observation Deck
    5 minutes (0.4 miles) from Modra Restaurant

    The UFO Observation Deck at the top of the SNP bridge is one of Bratislava's most popular landmarks. With 360-degree views over the city, it's a great place to enjoy a drink, a romantic dinner or just enjoy the stunning views.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • St. Martin's Cathedral (1 hour, Free)
  • Bratislava Castle (2 hours, €10)
  • Lunch at Flagship Restaurant (1.5 hours, €20)
  • Devin Castle (2.5 hours, €7.50)
  • Slovak National Gallery (2 hours, €8)
  • Dinner at Modra Restaurant (2 hours, €25)
  • UFO Observation Deck (1 hour, €8)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €78.50

Transportation

A traveler needs to consider taking public transportation or renting a car to visit the places on the itinerary. The average travel cost between different places ranges from €2-€15 depending upon the mode of transportation. It's recommendable to rent a car for long-distance journeys and use Uber and public transportation for short journeys.

Useful Tips

If travelers have more time, they can also explore other famous landmarks such as the historic Blue Church, Michael's Gate or the Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum. For less time, visitors may shorten the itinerary by skipping Slovak National Gallery.

Airports

The main airport of Slovakia is the "M. R. Stefanik Airport" (BTS) which is located in Bratislava city center Village with a distance of about 5 miles.

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