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Discover the most
important monuments
of socialist architecture,
the dystopian housing estate
Petržalka and the forgotten
places of the communist
OFF THE era.

BEATEN PATH

Volkswagen Slovakia A journey back in time through the
The Bratislava plant in Devínska Nová socialist-era monuments
Ves is the only automobile production Distinctive socialist architecture has
plant in the world that manufactures significantly changed the face of the
vehicles of five brands under one roof city and influenced everyday life of
(Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Škoda and its inhabitants. Large-scale housing
Seat). Watch the cars being produced on estates are perhaps the best examples
a commentated guided tour. of Socialist realism although they used
to be downgraded and unflatteringly
White Water Sport Area called “dormitories.” The largest housing
Divoká voda estate is Petržalka situated on the right
The water sport complex in Čunovo built bank of the River Danube with more
on an artificial canal of the River Danube than 100,000 inhabitants. Since 1989 the
offers a great opportunity to test your housing estates have been transformed
Off the beaten path al adrenaline water activities such as places to live, work, shop and relax.
courage and skills not only by tradition-
to modern, comfortable and functional
rafting and jet skiing but also by paintball
or four-wheel riding.

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