Uptown Staff Trivia 2016 #4

#4 TRIVIA: Where is Dr. Friberg originally from, you may ask?  *SLOVAKIA* !

Slovakia is a small country of about 5.42 million people in the heart of Europe. Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia - situated on the Danube River, it was historically known as the capital and coronation town of the Hungarian Kingdom, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 16th century. Bratislava is located about an hour north of Vienna, Austria and its a place where Dr. Friberg was born and raised. Bratislava, along with her family cabin in the middle of the Low Tatras (also called the "Small Alps"), are her favorite travel destinations. She travels there on a yearly basis to visit her immediate family, relatives and friends.

To learn more about the magical city of Bratislava, click here: https://www.visitbratislava.com/

To see more wonders of this "Little Big Country", click on the video below:  

A country of lush forests and mountains surrounded by blissful countryside, Slovakia is a land rich with historical and cultural treasures. Travel to the center of Europe and explore castles, mountains and unknown treasures in one of Europe's most overlooked travel gems. With host Pat Uskert and Slovak guide Mila Kissova, watch this beautifully made documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Slovakia-Treasures-Europe-Pat-Uskert/dp/B01HFYZSD2/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1469943787&sr=1-1&keywords=slovakia 

And finally, explore and get lost in Dr. Friberg's photography of her hometown, Bratislava:  

Bratislava, The Capital of Slovakia - St Martin's Cathedral and the Danube River

Old town Gate to Shops

Old Town Homes

Main Square in Bratislava

Bratislava, Historic Center

Summer Concerts in Bratislava, Main Square

Shops in Bratislava, Historic Center

Children's Art near Children Museum, Bratislava

Danubiana, Modern Art Museum

Danubiana, Modern Art Museum on the Danube River

Historic Center of Bratislava

Bratislava and its Castle and St. Martin's Cathedral

Artwork in Old Town Bratislava

Presidential Palace, Bratislava

Large Bookstore in Bratislava - similar to Powel's

Old Town Bratislava