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The city of Bratislava located only at 60 km from the Vienna, is an old European city; it is also one of the largest and capital city of the Slovakia, with a beautifully restored historic quarter and Habsburg Baroque architecture which help to offset its communist legacy. Bratislava  is the capital of Slovakia and the country's largest city, with a population of some 450,000. Its location on the Austrian border, with close proximity to Hungary and the Czech Republic, have resulted in a difficult political past, but like all cities of cultural confluence, the result is a justified fame for diverse architecture, wine and cuisine. Bratislava is the political, cultural and economic centre of Slovakia. It is the seat of the Slovak presidency, parliament and government as well as home to several universities, museums, theatres, galleries and other national economic, cultural and educational institutions. Sites of interest to visitors are almost all north of the river, in the cobbled streets of the Old Town. Also lying at the foot of the Lesser Carpathian Mountains, Bratislava (oldest name Brezalauspurc) held a high status from the second century BC as an important defence and trading post, and was particularly prized for its vineyards. Most of Slovakia's large businesses and financial institutions have their headquarters in Bratislava. The city's past was characterized by the strong influence of various nations, including Slovaks, Germans, Hungarians, and Jews. Bratislava still retains its cosmopolitan spirit. Since Slovakia joined the EU in May 2004, Bratislava has rocketed up in price in terms of cost of living, but it is also rising in fame for cultural tourism as well as being a thriving business centre. It hosts many festivals and trade shows and it is famous for its nightlife and leisure facilities.

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