Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Castle stands on a small hill overlooking the River Danube. It is a rectangular castle—almost box like with four towers on its four corners. The handsome building in white has a bright red outline on top, making it distinctly identifiable from a distance. The southwest tower of the Bratislava Castle is known as Crown Tower not only because it is the largest of the towers but also because this is where the crown jewels were kept for 200 years in the long history of this castle. Located between Carpathians and Alps ranges, the strategic location at which Bratislava Castle stands has been inhabited for thousands of years. It also lies at the intersection of important ancient trade routes, which means that this place is used to hosting travellers for a long time.
There is evidence of an acropolis having existed on this very caste hill since 3500 BC. A stone castle came up in 10th century and it underwent many stylistic changes till Queen Maria Theresa got it done in Baroque style during her reign. However the castle suffered a fire accident and was destroyed in early 19th century. The process of rebuilding began in 1950s and went on till 2010. Even if you cannot go inside the castle, you can go on top of the hill and enjoy amazing views from there. Carpathians and Alps ranges, the strategic location at which Bratislava Castle stands has been inhabited for thousands of years.

It also lies at the intersection of important ancient trade routes, which means that this place is used to hosting travellers for a long time. There is evidence of an acropolis having existed on this very caste hill since 3500 BC. A stone castle came up in 10th century and it underwent many stylistic changes till Queen Maria Theresa got it done in Baroque style during her reign. However the castle suffered a fire accident and was destroyed in early 19th century. The process of rebuilding began in 1950s and went on till 2010. Even if you cannot go inside the castle, you can go on top of the hill and enjoy amazing views from there.