Phespirit goes to Slovakia
Bratislava     November 2001

ČUMIL ..... THE GAZING MAN

The excellent Dajama guide to Bratislava says of Čumil:

A close look at the statue reveals that instead of a helmet, a cap with a strap covers the gazing man's head. Čumil is a common man observing beautiful girls passing by, as Bratislava is also famous for an unusually high rate of beautiful girls per square kilometre.

NOVÝ MOST

The Café Bystrica does not revolve.

Patrons are seated by the windows which overlook the Castle and old town.

In the opposite direction is an horrific sea of grey tower blocks, visible only from the restaurant toilets.

SLOVAK NATIONAL GALLERY

One part of this gallery is an 18th century palace, the rest is a post-war Communist extension .....

..... but which is which?