Bratislava in the rain
This trip actually made me question how much weather make or break your holiday, and it is something you don’t have any control or can change.
For those who have been reading this blog you might know I have been to few other Eastern European Country this year, and I have enjoyed all of them, even Warsaw in the cold. I really do think this time the non-stopping 2 days rain was not helpful, I am not even exagerating in terms of the non-stop it really did not stop even for a breather.
Bratislava was really quiet for a capital city, maybe because I arrived on a Sunday and on the Monday it is their national holiday, Constitution day. But it was pretty low on activities on the next two days. I was quite surprise though there seems to be no celebration for a pretty big day unlike the Indonesian or the USA Independence day. Maybe it is just not like that.
As it was pretty miserable weather, I didn’t get a chance to see a lot and everything seems to be closed, during the time I was there.
So I saw the famous Blue Church, or Smurf Church, which is rather cute.
I then went to the Bratislava UFO, that was quite good. Had to go on the side of a traffic bridge but it was sheltered from the rain. The trip up is €6.50, you pay at the top. At the top there is a snazzy restaurant and a viewing deck.
Here is the view, which I am sure will look a lot better in the sun.
The next day I forced myself to go to the castle, it was closed and the view is really grim, that I could not get a good enough shot.
A street found walking down from the castle.
The old town centre with the city museum.
I love the roofs.
By the way some of this pictures of the city museum I took on the flying-back-day when it decided to be sunny. 😥
The famous statues of Bratislava.
I did go to Nedbalka Gallery, the MOMA of Bratislava apparently. This is due to the architecture of the building that is a like to the more famous gallery. The collection inside was of Slovakian painters. What was great about my visit was because I came on the first Tuesday, the free entry.
Note: Some of the galleries opens only after 1pm, closed on Mondays.
The difference I felt on this trip compared to the other Eastern European is there are more people who spoke brilliant English, saying that, their customer service has a lot left to be desired. Another difference is I encountered beggars, quite pushy ones.
The best thing from the trip is the food and the cafes. I will do a separate update on that.
So all and all it is an alright visit but maybe because I was not in the greatest mood being wet and cold all the time.
How about you? does weather effect your travels?
Wow – I never knew Bratislava was so pretty and story-book like – some of htose buildings remind me of the candy cottage in Hansel and Gretel – really enjoyed this post!
Yes it is, isn’t it? thank you for saying you enjoyed the post. 🙂
Jalan yang dari arah kastil, sepertinya romantis sekali kalo hujan-hujan, kekekekekeke. 🙂
kalau hujan aja sih romantis tapi kalau pake angin kencang? jalan harus konsentrasi hahahaha.
Kekekekekeke, konsentrasi tapi tetep romantis *keukeuh*
Ah, postcard itu mengingatkan posting-an yang ini. 😀 😀
Hugssss!
Bratislava is beautiful city ya, love the pics 🙂 Well, my hubby doesn’t like crowd so he or we ( i was forced) prefer to go traveling either in winter time or non-school hols, which can be pain! One time we went to Rottenest Island right in the middle of winter and it was so cold so windy so miserable!!
Thank you. Non school hols? What about the kids? Is that the actual name the island? Rottenest? If so it sounds like an apt name for it. Teehee.😄
It’s actually Rottnest, or Rotto as Aussies called it 🙂
Ah ok. 😄
one good friend ever said ‘ don’t let the weather rules you ‘ , she s probably correct, i have to admit. However to be a freelance travel writer like me, a good blue sky is a major rule for a picture ! : D
Eastern Europe is amazing, i m so addicted ! Ex Yugoslavia countries are my fave !
😄 yes how do you deal with non blue sky days? What do you do ? I am still going through East Europe, I think perhaps that is it for this year though. Hahahaha.
This reminds me when I went to Krakow 2 years ago in May. I only had a pair of Converse and the weather suddenly changed to heavy snow. It was interesting and I had to purchase a pair of socks in the end of the day because mine were totally wet from trying to navigate in the thick snow
ouch that is bad! Converse in the snow. 😦 must be really freezing. Yes. I actually thought if I had my wellies boots it would be a ok. 🙂
Nope. I believe weather type contributes to how you feel the city vibes. Each season or weather type offers its own charm.
Despite the rain, you captured the colours of the city well. Love the pics. And of course I wait politely for the food and cafe story.
Yes you are right! I think I need to buck up my acts, and enjoy the moment and charms of the places.
Thank you for reminding me. 😄
love the pics, as always!
as for the weather, it used to affect my moods in holiday trips too. but after getting used to the Nordic summer (=rain, wind, and more rain) and even Nordic winter (=snow, snowstorm, or slush), i learned to appreciate even the smallest things in those trips. sure it would’ve been nicer if it was sunny and warm, but seeing something new or just being in a completely different city/town/place is good enough experience for me. 🙂
Thank you.
Yeah you are right. I should really appreciate it, maybe it was just this trip. Because my work with tourism attractions, quite often in survey results when people are asked “what can we do to make your visit better?” or “how was your visit today” people give a long explanation how the weather could have been better. Obviously this is something we have not got any control over.