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One of wooden pens for collection of used Christmas trees installed across Bratisalva is on Primaciálne Square.

Christmas trees get a second chance in Bratislava

The trees will be transferred into bookshelves after Christmas is over.

12 large, colourful, air-filled balls by Stano Filko exhibited in the refurbished Premostenie, or Bridge, of the Slovak National Gallery (SNG) in Bratislava

Refurbishment of the SNG sets a new benchmark

The Slovak National Gallery is gradually reopening to the public.

Bratislava Castle gets its own Christmas forest

Some 'free' trees in capital cost thousands to put up.

The Christmas tram in Bratislava.

Two Christmas trams offer free rides in downtown Bratislava

One is traditional, the other carries a message of inclusivity.

Pixxla Lesná sauna in Vajnory's forest above Bratislava.

Hundred degrees in a sauna is not how Finns do it

Enthusiast builds a network of container saunas around Slovakia. One of his saunas is now benefiting Ukrainian soldiers in Kharkiv.

After unspecified early December problems with a Christmas tram in Bratislava, it has been announced that two Christmas trams are now operating in the city centre free of charge. They will run until January 6, except for December 24 and 25 and January 1.

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The €13 million reconstuction of the historical heating plant designed by Dušan Samuel Jurkovič is complete. Its basic featurer in its interior are three preserved concrete storage bins.

Jurkovič heating plant in Bratislava receives global architecture award

The former industrial building is one of the last remains of the previous industrial zone.

Christmas markets on the Main Square in Bratislava.

Bratislava Christmas markets serve old-time drink you have probably never tasted before

Christmas markets are back in full swing after two pandemic years.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bratislava.

Bratislava unveils the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

President: Freedom must be constantly protected.

The refurbished SNG

Refurbished national gallery to open to the public on December 11

The inaugural exhibition will guide visitors through the new premises.

Augustín Mrázik next to the barrel Alois Sonntag got from his wife  as a present.

Historical currant wine cellars in Devín re-opening after 26 years

They will serve for wine tasting, concerts and other cultural events

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between December 1 and December 11, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

The 2022 Christmas market in Bratislava's Hviezdoslavo Square.

Bratislava's Christmas markets are back. Take a look

After a pandemic hiatus, the Slovak capital is hosting a full complement of traditional Christmas markets again.

Doctor Karel Koch

Meet Karel Koch, founder of Bratislava’s Koch Sanatorium

The fate of this famed doctor included a stellar medical career, but also political persecution.

Bratislave gets prepared for winter weatre.

Bratislava ready for snow

Tons of deicing substances, including more environmentally friendly ones, along with 90 workers are prepared to act in case of icy or snowy weather.

Rudolf Kusý

Failed candidate for Bratislava mayor charged in major corruption case

The Specialised Criminal Court decided Kusý will be prosecuted at large.

The antique mirror in teh shopwindow of Esterházy Palace.

The strange tale of the vanishing antique dealer

Eduard Šťastný, a communist-era convict, left behind artefacts now in the collections of the Slovak National Gallery.

The refurbished bench once used by Miroslav Žbirka, at Račianske Mýto in Bratislava.

Meky Žbirka's legendary bench returns to Bratislava’s Račianske Mýto

It bears the singer's signature and lyrics from one of his most popular songs.

Wine cellar

Foreigners: Top 10 events in Bratislava

Tips for the top 10 events in the capital between November 17 and November 27, plus regular services in different languages, training, temporary exhibitions and highlights of the year.

Peter Janoviček, left and Juraj Šedivý launching teh book We Are Old Pressburgers.

Historical photo shows splitting of family so that at least someone survives WWII

Descendants of old Bratislava families share family photos and memories.

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