Another Bratislava fixture is the statue of Cumil “the Peeper,” popping out of a manhole with a grin plastered on his face (despite being driven over by a truck — twice).

The bronze statue of a man sticking his head out of a manhole – known as Čumil or “Rubberneck”– is among the most beloved and photographed sights in Bratislava. Designed by Viktor Hulík in 1997, Čumil ...

Bratislava isn't on everyone's radar. But if you're in Budapest or Vienna it's a place you should visit--and don't forget the famous life-sized statues in unexpected spots.

Bratislava, capital of Slovakia and just an hour by train from Vienna, is the comeback kid among European capitals. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

One of Bratislava’s most iconic street figures has recently become the unwitting protagonist of a viral fiction story. Čumil, a statue better known to some as the “Man at Work”, or the ...

Bratislava, capital of Slovakia and just an hour by train from Vienna, is the comeback kid among European capitals. A generation ago, the city was virtually a ghost town. Today, Bratislava is not ...