Significant events

In Bratislava, a UFO has landed, visible from Austria!

In Bratislava, a UFO has landed, visible from Austria!

Yes, we're talking about the UFO restaurant located on one of the most famous bridges in Bratislava, which has been connecting the city's two banks since 1972. This bridge is 438.1 meters long and 21 meters wide. It has two levels where the lower level serves pedestrians and the upper level is used by automotive means. Unlike other bridges in Bratislava, it doesn't have any pillars in the Danube River, as it operates on the principle of a suspension bridge. Continue


How Bratislava Became a Capital City

How Bratislava Became a Capital City

The era of battles with Turkish armies went deep down in our history – the official one or the folk one. Even though most of these memories may be negative, today we have a unique opportunity to look at this part of history with distance and remember the time that, however, signified a catastrophe for Hungary but an unexpected opportunity for Bratislava. Continue


The First Helicopter Flight in the World

The First Helicopter Flight in the World

More than once Bratislava became a place where the history was changing and one of these milestones was the first flight of a helicopter in the world. What were the circumstances and who stood behind this significant event? Continue to read this article for answers.