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Bratislava Holiday Information

Situated on the banks of the Danube River, with the Carpathian Mountains dominating the skyline and centred in the heart of Europe is Bratislava. Bratislava city breaks offer visitors the chance to explore the largest thriving city in Slovakia, which is home to a population of over 450,000.

A rich blend of Central European history and cultures make up the city of Bratislava, offering visitors on a Bratislava weekend or city break plenty of sightseeing opportunities, including art galleries, museums and historical monuments.

The amenities available on Bratislava weekend or city break include inexpensive shopping in a wide variety of interesting boutiques and shopping complexes, several high quality hotels and an excellent choice in restaurants, offering a range of gourmet cuisines.

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Essential Information on Slovakia

Money

The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. The Euro replaced the koruna (SKK) as the official currency on 1 January 2009. Travellers cheques are the safest way to carry money and are accepted at all major banks and exchange offices (dollars and pounds sterling give the best exchange rates). Shops are increasingly accepting credit cards, but it is best to check beforehand. ATMs are common.

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Passports / Visas

Passengers are required to hold health insurance covering the period of stay in Slovakia, as well as funds equal to at least US$50 per day of stay (credit cards not accepted). The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.

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Communications

The international dialling code for Slovakia is +421. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the UK). Area codes are used, e.g. Bratislava is (0)2. Internet cafes are common in most large towns and there is free wireless connection in Primates and Hviezdoslavs squares in Bratislava. Cellular network coverage is good, extending even into parts of the Tatras. Most towns have public phones and cards can be purchased in post offices and newspaper agents.

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