Čumil (Man at Work)A bronze man peeking cheekily out of a manhole at the junction of Laurinská and Panská streets. Bratislava's most photographed statue. Rub the button on his cap for good luck. A 'Man at Work' sign was added after he was run over by cars twice.
Schöne NáciA silver-toned bronze of Ignác Lamár, a real figure who wandered Bratislava in the early 20th century -- a poor, mentally ill man who dressed elegantly and bowed courteously to ladies. One of the most beloved characters of the Old Town.
Hans Christian AndersenA statue of the Danish fairy tale author on Hviezdoslav Square. Andersen visited Bratislava and once said: 'If you want a fairy tale, your city is a fairy tale itself.'
Napoleon's SoldierA French soldier leaning lazily over a bench on the Main Square near the French Embassy. Napoleon's army occupied Bratislava in 1805. Legend says one soldier, Hubert, fell in love with a local woman and stayed -- his name lives on in Slovakia's most famous sparkling wine.
Michael's GateThe only preserved gate from Bratislava's medieval city fortifications, dating from the 14th century. The street leading to it is one of the most photographed in the city. Free to admire from outside.
Bratislava CastleThe distinctive four-tower castle dominating the city skyline above the Danube. Rebuilt multiple times, it houses the Slovak National Museum. The terrace offers stunning views over the city and river.
UFO Observation DeckA futuristic observation deck and restaurant perched on top of the SNP Bridge over the Danube. The lift ride costs a few euros but the 360-degree views over Bratislava are spectacular. Worth every cent.
Blue Church (St. Elizabeth)A stunning Art Nouveau church built in 1913, covered entirely in pale blue and white tiles. One of the most photogenic buildings in Central Europe and completely unlike anything else in Bratislava.
Primatial PalaceThe finest Neoclassical palace in Slovakia, built in 1781 for the Archbishop of Esztergom. The peace treaty ending the Napoleonic Wars was signed here in 1805. The courtyard is free to enter.
St. Martin's CathedralThe main Gothic cathedral of Bratislava, where 11 Hungarian kings and queens were crowned between 1563 and 1830. A golden replica of the Hungarian crown sits on top of the tower.