3. In the 20th century, Bratislava quickly developed into a metropolis with about half a million inhabitants and a leading centre of the economy. Today, Bratislava is one of the most rapidly growing urban regions of Europe. Bratislava is one of the youngest capitals in Europe and few people know that during the time it was called Pressburg or Pozsony it was one of the most important cities in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was a mixing pot of various nations and nationalities. Bratislava’s location on the banks of the River Danube. Bratislava welcomes tourists, business people, and investors, who are attracted to this blooming city and its lively atmosphere.

4. Bratislava castle This castle is one of the most important building in the capital and is situated near the Danube. The castle was built in the 10th century and then it was rebuilt in 1649 in the baroque style.

5. Currently, Petržalka connects to Bratislava by five bridges, and is the most densely populated residential district in Central Europe. Central EuropeCentral Europe It was built primarily as a residential area. Important institutions include Incheba, a congress and exposition centre, the Petržalka railway station and. Sad Janka Kráľa is one of the oldest municipal parks in Europe. There is also the Arena Theatre, established in 1828, and one of the oldest theatres in Bratislava. InchebaPetržalka railway station Sad Janka KráľaArena TheatreInchebaPetržalka railway station Sad Janka KráľaArena Theatre

6. Bratislava's zoological park is located in Mlynská dolina, near the headquarters of Slovak Television. The zoo, founded in 1960, currently houses 152 species of animals, including a rare white lion. The Botanical Gardens, which belong to Comenius University, can be found on the Danube riverfront, and house more than 120 species of domestic, foreign, and exotic origin. Bratislava´s zoological park

7. The Slovak Radio (Slovak: Slovenský rozhlas) is the Slovak national public service radio broadcaster. The daily broadcast was launched on 2 October 1926 from Bratislava, Czechoslovakia. Currently, its headquarters is located in Bratislava,in a building shaped like an inverted pyramid. The Slovak Radio manages the Slovak Radio Children's Choir, founded in 1953 and the Slovak Radio Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1929. Slovak Radio