Slavin
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The area
Neighbourhood: Staré Mesto
How to get there
  • Bratislava Hlavná Station • 10 min walk
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  • David Mark A
    Bali, Indonesia31 contributions
    Perfect Location
    I'm of the opinion that we still owe huge respects to those who fought and died in the war so always look to take in such sites wherever we travel to. We walked from the Palace and the 20 minute google time turned into a 40 minute uphill trek. Be prepared. I'm almost 60 and was panting. Great views and emotional with mass graves - imagine the 6000 Russians peasants who have their lives without any attachment to the city - but it's quite basic in what it offers so come with realistic expectations. The journey down was much quicker.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 24 December 2022
  • stevebintley
    Bedford, United Kingdom6,986 contributions
    Peaceful and impressive
    Well worth the climb through the steep streets to reach this site. Everywhere is well kept and clean, plus there’s plenty of signs throughout the site explaining the history and what each of the sections are. The views over the city below are impressive and there’s many good photo opportunities. A peaceful site with sad history but it’s a must-visit place when in the city.
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 24 July 2023
  • Dimitri U
    2 contributions
    Worth the visit
    As an ex-serviceman I always make a point of visiting sights like these. Its is personally very important. LEST WE FORGET. Well worth the short walk from the city centre up the steps. Well kept and peaceful. A must to take a few minutes to remember those who died for their own freedom.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 3 September 2023
  • product-of-canada
    Toronto, Canada2,367 contributions
    You can walk their on your own
    This was an easy walk from our hotel, although we weren't downtown. But even from downtown this is very doable. Great outing for a good weather day. You don't need to be on a tour to see Slavin, unless you are looking for an escort with some verbal, historical information. Great views of the city as well!
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 September 2023
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product-of-canada
Toronto, Canada2,367 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
This was an easy walk from our hotel, although we weren't downtown. But even from downtown this is very doable. Great outing for a good weather day.

You don't need to be on a tour to see Slavin, unless you are looking for an escort with some verbal, historical information.

Great views of the city as well!
Written 20 September 2023
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Dimitri U
2 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
As an ex-serviceman I always make a point of visiting sights like these. Its is personally very important. LEST WE FORGET.
Well worth the short walk from the city centre up the steps. Well kept and peaceful. A must to take a few minutes to remember those who died for their own freedom.
Written 3 September 2023
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stevebintley
Bedford, UK6,986 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Well worth the climb through the steep streets to reach this site. Everywhere is well kept and clean, plus there’s plenty of signs throughout the site explaining the history and what each of the sections are. The views over the city below are impressive and there’s many good photo opportunities. A peaceful site with sad history but it’s a must-visit place when in the city.
Written 24 July 2023
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1reisender
Heidenheim, Germany216 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Interesting cultural monument to visit, it gives powerful impressions into the liberation from the German troops that occupied the city. Almost 7000 Soviet soldiers are buried in the Slavín area. I liked the monument of a soldiers crushing a swastika on top of the obelisk the most.
Written 21 July 2023
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kja a
Saku, Estonia8 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Very beautiful but what is missing is that Russian occupiers build it and occupied almost whole eastern europe. But very beautiful in side and outside so definitely visit it.
Written 12 July 2023
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Aoife
Dublin, Ireland27 contributions
May 2023
Powerful monument and peaceful resting place for many soldiers from the second world war. When there, try to climb the hill - it is a bit of climb, but the view from the top is worth every step.
Written 1 June 2023
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averyglenthorne
London, UK73 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
I visited in May 2023. It is a very hard climb up from Old Town. I went up from Kuzmanyho by the Presidential Palace. Maps show steps to the right at the top of this street but are wrong. At the top turn left for steps up the hill. It is well worth a visit. While at the topof the hill I thought I would visit Horsky Park but it is a wooded area and I wouldn't go especially for that.
Written 31 May 2023
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Jake C
Greater Manchester, UK137 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
Slavin is a fair way outside of the old town (probably 30-40 min walk uphill). I’d advise either getting a taxi or an electric scooter, or which there are loads in the city centre.

The memorial and surrounding cemetery offer a fitting tribute to those soldiers who died during the liberation of Bratislava. As Slavin is up in the hills, you can also get a great view of the city of Bratislava from the memorial site.
Written 21 March 2023
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Noam D
18 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
A memorial monument for the Soviet soldiers that gave their lives in the battle against the nazi beast.
The area is well maintained and nurtured and there is a very nice view of Bratislava.
The climb might be a little challenging though.
Written 11 February 2023
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Adele
Vienna, Austria4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Very interesting to see and included information plates in different languages. We got some great pictures with the city in the background! Definitely worth the hike from the hlavna train station.
Written 10 February 2023
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