Years ago, in the 90s, Bratislava city leaders decided to put some unique statues up around the old town to help draw visitors, with these not being directed to anyone famous or even to anyone particular at all. Here are a few:



While in power, the Communist government built a big road that slashed right through the heart of the old town. It’s impactful, and you can see in a photo below that it passes just in front of a church. They tore down an old synagogue next door. Now, leaders want to dig a tunnel and move traffic underneath.


One of the most well-protected buildings in many European capitals is the local US embassy:

Today’s dad joke: Why was the Pope confused when he accidentally ripped a page of one of his speech printouts?
Because he thought he had paper infallibility!
Today’s travel quote:
I dislike feeling at home when I am abroad.
George Bernard Shaw

What a clever idea with those art installations! It’s like those planets in Zagreb – just adds a little more interest to a city. And what a pun! It takes a certain panache to derive humor from papal infallibility.
Neat statutes although I wonder how many people have tripped over the “Man at Work.” Serious toe-stubber!
You know how it is in Europe – always watch your step!
I have trouble remembering what some cities we’ve visited look like, but I remember loving those statues and now I can remember where they are!
Nice! I understand the feeling. Just this morning I was unable to recall whether a certain place was in Wrocław or Krakow, and this was very recent!