An analysis of a 700-year-old ring reveals a unique reddish-purple sapphire set in 18-karat gold with a lion decoration.

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Aggstein Castle perches on a rocky outcrop above the river. This dazzling 30-kilometre stretch of the Danube is itself a UNESCO World Heritage Site, loaded with landmarks of conquest and defeat. It ...

: Yoga at Sunset, July 24, Devín Castle. How and where foreigners can socialise in Bratislava (a page offering basic info regarding life in Bratislava, including religious services for non-Slovak ...

by Rick Steves, May 22, 2024 | Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia and once a nearly desolate ghost town, is one of Europe's great urban success stories. Learn more here.

At sunset, the panoramic view of Bratislava, the Small Carpathians and the majestic Danube River is simply unforgettable. Museums. Numerous museums dotted across Slovakia are governed by the central ...

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EUROPEAN city breaks are perfect for beer drinkers, with some of the best booze in the world produced right on our doorstep. However, there’s one city that people often don’t think of, … ...

Bratislava in Slovakia is a relatively small for a European capital, but it has a lot for visitors to explore along its streets. Chief among them is its incredibly affordable beer selection, with ...

Bratislava Castle. Dominating Bratislava’s skyline, Bratislava Castle sits perched on a rocky hill in the Little Carpathians mountains watching over the city.