Cheap Car Rental & Hire Bratislava

Bratislava History

The city was settled originally during 400-500 BC, Celts were the original inhabitants of the region. The first permanent settlement of the region now known as Bratislava begins with the Linear Pottery Culture. During the 1st through 5th century territory of today’s Bratislava is known as "Limes Romanum" - fortified border of Roman Empire. Bratislava Castle and Devin Castle became important centers during the Great Moravia Empire. Great Moravia was established in year 833 and lasted until 10th century. From year 1000 Bratislava is a port of Hungary, later Austria. In 1291 Bratislava receives town privileges and in 1405 Bratislava becomes "free royal town". Since the 18th century Bratislava is an important place of Slovak national and cultural movement, firstly led by writer Anton Bernolak, later by leader of Slovak national movement Ludovit Stur. In 1840 first railway in Hungary is built and connects Bratislava with Svaty Jur. This is shortly followed by train connection to Vienna (1848) and Budapest (1850). During the late 19th century Bratislava is heavily modernized and industrialized. During 1919-1939, the Bratislava was the part of the Czechoslovakia; official new name becomes "Bratislava"- instead of "Prešporok" (Slovak) /"Pressburg" (German)/ "Pozsony" (Hungarian) in 1919. in the 1969-1992, city was the capital of the federal state of Slovakia within Czechoslovakia. On January 1, 1993 Slovakia becomes independent state after the Czechoslovakia splits and Bratislava is the capital.

Travel guide to Bratislava

Arrival Bratislava

Best Locations Bratislava

City of Destination

Bratislava History

Nightlife of Bratislava

Bratislava Weather

When To Go Bratislava

Slovakia Car Rental & Travel Guide

Bratislava Airport Guide

Bratislava Airport