Experts agree that the Most Slovenského národného povstania, or "Most SNP," "most" being the word for bridge in several Slavic languages, is the ugliest Communist-era relic in the greater Bratislava metropolitan area and, in fact, may be one of the ugliest bridges on Planet Earth. It is so ugly that it crosses the line into being "endearingly ugly." It is also called the "UFO Bridge" because of the hideous flying saucer like structure atop the one bridge pillar. (I think it's now a hipster restaurant.)
This is the view of the Danube and the Most SNP from the grounds of Bratislavský hrad, Bratislava's plain, pedestrian castle. Bratislava is a beautiful, fun and interesting city to spend about two days in. It is worth the trek up the hill to the castle grounds, but only for the view of the Danube.
Visited October 2011.
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