OVERVIEW

Bratislava is a delightful mix of new, old and downright historic. The city center is criss-crossed with winding cobblestoned roads, candy-colored 18th-century rococo buildings, pedestrian plazas and welcoming street cafes.

Capital:  Bratislava

Currency:  Euro (EUR)

ATM Networks:  Available almost everywhere and credit cards are widely accepted in bigger cities

Language: Slovak; English spoken in varying degrees

Electricity: 220 volts; Europlug Type E

Internet: 13% slower than in U.S. WiFi coverage is high. Many hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.

Water:  Water is chlorinated but safe to drink; bottled water is recommended

Tipping: 10% sufficient in most cases

Taxis:  Agree on price before taking a cab

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