CNN recommends Bratislava as “still fresh”

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Bratislava is filled with architectural gems that prompted the American broadcaster CNN to model it a sci-fi metropolis in its current travel blog.

Within the article that deems the Slovak capital a “Soviet metropolis of the long run that also feels contemporary and new,” the writer Miquel Ros guides potential guests from the enduring upside-down pyramid wherein Slovak Radio resides, by way of the streets of previous city to a different eye-catching construction, Bratislava’s UFO sitting atop Most SNP (Bridge of the Slovak Nationwide Rebellion).

Aside from essentially the most recognized buildings, Bratislava presents extra hidden architectural gems, some on the outskirts of the city, to the fountains and murals scattered throughout town. One is positioned simply close to Slovak College of Expertise on Námestie Slobody (Freedom Sq.) – a Nineteen Eighties fountain resembling a flower. In response to the writer, such constructions give off a robust sci-fi feeling.

Many of the buildings are works of brutalism and socialist-realist structure, deemed “bolder” architectural statements by the writer. Nevertheless, regardless of Bratislava being an traditionally historic metropolis, it is usually one of many youngest European capitals celebrating 30 years of existence as an independent republic. Town has outgrown its post-Soviet label. The previous structure melts into the brand new.