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Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
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Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum

Čunovo, Bratislava Region, Slovakia

4.6 (0)
Overview

A modern-art museum on a peninsula jutting into the Danube — sculpture gardens surrounded by water on three sides, one of Europe's most spectacularly sited galleries. Set in Western Slovakia, it rewards an unhurried visit — its walls, views and local history, with cafés or a village nearby to round out the trip; April – October is the pleasantest time to come.

Why visit: World-class contemporary art on a spit of land in the middle of the Danube.

Things to do
  • ›Riverside sculpture park
  • ›Rotating exhibitions
  • ›Danube terrace
  • ›Architecture
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Travel Information

Best time

April – October

Weather

Mild continental climate — the warmest, driest corner of Slovakia, with 24–28°C summers and cool winters near 0–3°C; spring and autumn are pleasant and quiet.

Entry fee

€12

Hours

10 am–6 pm; closed Monday

Est. budget

€12–25

Duration

2–3 hrs

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