Soar over Bratislava, Slovakia’s charming capital, where the hilltop Bratislava Castle, the iconic UFO Bridge, and the ...

The river carries 100 kg of stones per second under the island. There is 10 m of gravel under the centre of Bratislava, 150 m under Čunovo and up to 500 m in Gabčíkovo, which lies approximately 52 km ...

Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, is known for its charming old town, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture.

Anyone visiting Bratislava, capital of Slovakia, will find it hard to miss the aptly named, 95-meter high UFO Tower which has looked out over the River Danube since 1972.

The water level of the Danube River in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava peaked on Tuesday, according to the deputy mayor for the environment, as flooding affected a broad swath of Central Europe.

One visitor said: “Bratislava Castle sits proudly on a hill overlooking the city. The view from the top is incredible, and you can see the Danube River and beyond.

Bratislava’s close proximity to both the Austrian capital and Budapest, just another two hours down the highway—and also along the Danube River—has seen the Slovakian capital go overlooked.

The water level of the Danube River in the Slovakian capital of Bratislava peaked on Tuesday, according to the deputy mayor for the environment, as flooding affected a broad swath of Central Europe.