Venue
5th Central European Congress on Food
will be held at the Hotel Tatra, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
19– 22 May 2010,
Hotel Tatra,
Nam.1.maja 5, 811 06 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
Tel: +421-2-502 37 115
Fax: +421-2-59272125
Web: www.hoteltatra.sk
E-mail: recepcia@hoteltatra.sk
Bratislava
is one of the youngest capitals in Europe and few people know, that during the time, it was called Pressburg or Pozsony, it was one of the most important cities in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It was a mixing pot of various nations and nationalities who lived together in peace and harmony.
There is a saying that a true ‘Pressburgian’ speaks four languages: Slovak, German, Hungarian and Mishmash. Even as recently as the 1980s you might hear how older Pressburgians in the street would say two words in German, two in Hungarian and two in Slovak all in the space of one sentence. That is what we mean by “mishmash”.
Bratislava’s location on the banks of the River Danube and at the crossroads of ancient trading routes right in the heart of Europe predestined it to become a meeting point of various cultures.
It was the home of the Celts, the Romans, and the Slavs ... The reign of Maria Theresa is regarded as a golden era in the city’s history. She was crowned Queen of Hungary in St. Martin’s cathedral in Pressburg, just like the 10 other kings and 8 royal partners over the course of 300 years when Pressburg was in fact the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary.The rich mix of cultures and nations not only left its mark in the language spoken here, but also in the customs, cuisine and lifestyle.
Just like the Viennese, the people of Bratislava also enjoy promenading through the streets of the city centre, taking time out for a coffee in any of the many cafes. This part of the city is referred to as the Korzo and combines elegance with charm. Visitors say that the city has a relaxed Mediterranean type atmosphere.
Bratislava is a seaside city without the sea.Nowadays Bratislava is experiencing a boom once more. Buildings are popping up, deals being made, people studying, and everything is on the move.
Experts regard it as one of the most dynamically developing and most prospective regions in Europe. It welcomes tourists, business people, and investors, who are attracted to this blooming city and its lively atmosphere. There are many cities in Europe that can boast their own special unique charm, and Bratislava is definitely one of them.
Location and Size
Bratislava is situated in Central Europe. It is stretching on both banks of the Danube River, the second biggest river in Europe, and at the foot of the mountains of Small Carpathians. Bratislava spreads at the borders of three countries, neighboring with Hungary in the south and Austria in the west. In administrative terms, the city is divided into 17 boroughs.
Weather
Bratislava is located in a mild climatic zone of continental nature, characterized by wide differences between temperatures in summer and winter, as well as by four distinct seasons of the year. Within recent years, however, the transition of winter to summer in Bratislava almost occurs without spring, and winter weather with average temperatures of around zero degrees Celsius can abruptly change into summer from one day to another.
Population
Population: 426,061 Density: 1,161 /km²
Religion
The 2001 census recorded 243,048 Roman Catholics (56.7%), 125,729 Atheists (29.3%), 24,810 Augsburg Confessional Lutherans (6%), 3,163 Greek Catholics (0.7%), 1,918 Reformed Christians, 1,827 Jehovah's Witnesses, 1,616 Eastern Orthodox, 737 Methodist Protestants, 748 Jews, and 613 Baptists.
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