The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, is a charming, compact city situated on the Danube River, easily accessible from Austria, Hungary and the Czech Republic. It is the cultural centre of Slovakia, complete with art galleries, museums, historic churches and a picturesque hilltop castle. Visitors to Bratislava will find much to see and do as they wander the cobblestone streets of the Old City, from taking in the sights of the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral and the impressive Slovak National Theatre, to the Galeria Nedbalka, nicknamed the “small Guggenheim” for its space-age design and exquisite collection of fine art. As Europe’s newest capital city, Bratislava remains relatively undiscovered - though its popularity is on the rise as word of its old-world charms and exciting nightlife begins to spread.