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Architecture in Bratislava


Architecture in Bratislava
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Copyright: Adrian Rusu (roges) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 484 W: 0 N: 874] (4459)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-04
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/4, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-04-07 2:54
Viewed: 324
Points: 22
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Bratislava is the capital of the Slovak Republic and, with a population of about 429,000, also the country's largest city.
Bratislava is in southwestern Slovakia on both banks of the Danube River. Bordering Austria and Hungary, it is the only national capital that borders two countries.It and Vienna are also two of Europe's closest national capitals, at less than 60 kilometres (37 mi) apart.

Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak president, the parliament, and the executive branch of the government. It is home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other important cultural, and educational institutions. Many of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions are also headquartered in Bratislava.

The history of the city, long known by the German name Pressburg and by the Hungarian Pozsony, has been strongly influenced by people of different nations, namely by Austrians, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews and Slovaks. The city was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary under the Habsburg Monarchy from 1536 to 1783, and has been home to many Slovak, Hungarian and German historical figures.
The cityscape of Bratislava is characterized by medieval towers and grandiose 20th century buildings, but has undergone profound changes in a construction boom at the start of the 21st century.[58]
Kamzík TV Tower
Bratislava Castle at night

Most historical buildings are concentrated in the Old Town. Bratislava's Town Hall is a complex of three buildings erected in the 14th–15th centuries and now hosts the Bratislava City Museum. Michael's Gate is the only gate that has been preserved from the medieval fortifications, and it ranks among the oldest of the town's buildings; the narrowest house in Europe is nearby. The University Library building, erected in 1756, was used by the Diet (parliament) of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1802 to 1848. Much of the significant legislation of the Hungarian Reform Era (such as the abolition of serfdom and the foundation of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences) was enacted there.
The historic centre is characterised by many baroque palaces. The Grassalkovich Palace, built around 1760, is now the residence of the Slovak president, and the Slovak government now has its seat in the former Archiepiscopal Palace. In 1805, diplomats of emperors Napoleon and Francis II signed the fourth Peace of Pressburg in the Primate's Palace, after Napoleon's victory in the Battle of Austerlitz. Some smaller houses are historically significant; composer Johann Nepomuk Hummel was born in an 18th century house in the Old Town.

Notable cathedrals and churches include the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral built in the 13th–16th centuries, which served as the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary between 1563 and 1830. The Franciscan Church, dating to the 13th century, has been a place of knighting ceremonies and is the oldest preserved sacral building in the city. The Church of St. Elisabeth, better known as the Blue Church due to its colour, is built entirely in the Hungarian Secessionist style.
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Hello Adrian

Wonderful capture.Beautiful architecture.Sharp and clear image with lovely colours and great details.
Thanks for the note.

Have a nice day!

José Diogo

Hi Adrian,

nice daily life moment and great architecture. I would like to know your camera you have taken this picture with.

regards

Sara

Very sharp image...lovely colors...

Hi Adrian,

I like the architecture well captured the colours of the buildings is nice well done.

Regards
Jon

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1242 W: 0 N: 2425] (20032)
  • [2009-04-07 7:27]

Hello,

Merveillsues ces facades, quelle belle architecture, avec la belle place, une superbe compo.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1920] (10151)
  • [2009-04-07 9:41]

Hello Adrian,
The photo is fully details of the buildings it is arranged very beautiful. The colors are wonderful.
Best regards.
Eva

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  • AKITA Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 81 N: 66] (12018)
  • [2009-04-07 18:01]

dear Adrian,
connected three buildings show us a little different three faces very interestingly.
each color, window, roof and entrance of three look harmonious well.
and also poeple show us real air of this cozy city nicely.
thank you,
Akihisa

Hi Adrian,
Excellent photo of this beautiful architecture.very nice presentation..
Best regards!
Zoltan

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  • Lay Gold Star Critiquer [C: 99 W: 0 N: 5] (443)
  • [2009-04-08 6:26]

Hi Adrian

Great capture, beautiful architecture, very good POV and sharpness as well. In a worth: Wonderful!
Maria

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1390 W: 31 N: 3028] (12222)
  • [2009-04-08 7:38]

Hello Adrian
Great looking architecture, with impressive plaza.
Good daily life shot.
Dot

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1139 W: 100 N: 3357] (17508)
  • [2009-04-19 3:20]
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Hey great to see your photos Adrian... as I sat there on that edge of the fountain.. nearly one year ago.. in May 2008 while on a tour through Europe...We had a very short stay here in Braslavia.. wonderful town.

Thanks for the memories with your nice photo.

TFS
Dawn

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