Today we'll start by exploring the area in and around Bratislava Castle. 

Walking away from St Martin's Cathedral, we'll walk inside the remaining fortification walls of Bratislava. We can take a short passageway through the wall onto a bridge that gives us a route directly across Staromestská, the main road that runs in front of the cathedral. From here looking south, there's a great view of the city walls, the cathedral, and the SNP Bridge and UFO Tower.

Our path will meander a bit through the streets and take us up to the medieval gate where we'll enter the castle grounds. In front of the castle is a large paved area which affords an excellent view of the Danube below, and the city across the river.

Bratislava Castle The most recognizable structure in the Bratislava skyline contains a history museum, and a tower with an excellent view. The museum inside the castle mainly contains historical artifacts from the local area and around Slovakia. There is ancient pottery, textiles and clothing, art, and more, from the main level to the highest point of the tower and even in the basement! It's not the most engaging museum I've been to, but the entry will be free with your Bratislava card, and it's worth having a look inside. After that, you can spend as much or as little time inside as you want.