Pezinok
Pezinok is a town in southwestern Slovakia.
It is roughly 20 km (12.43 mi) northeast of Bratislava and, as of December 2023, had a population of 24,443.
Getting to Pezinok
Pezinok is well-connected by the road network to Bratislava, Trnava and Senec, so getting in by car is usually the most convenient. There is also public transport in form of buses that connects it with these three cities, and villages along the route. Buses from Bratislava leave every 15 minutes in the rush hour and every hour in the evenings.
Worth seeing
The city has a well-preserved historic centre, with several buildings worth seeing: Old City Hall — built in the 17th century when Pezinok became a free royal town, and rebuilt after a fire in the 19th century in classicist style. It has been renovated, and houses the City Museum, a restaurant, several cafes and shops selling traditional crafts.
Things to do
Wine-tasting — the opportunities are numerous all year round, however there are several events held during the year that allow access to the wine cellars in the entire region, including Wine Market in April and the Day of Open Cellars in November. Vinobranie — this is an important local festival to celebrate the grape harvest, usually taking place at the end of September/beginning of October.
Where to eat
Restaurants Restaurant U Matysaka (Vinum Galeria Bozen), Holubyho 85,. Sun-Wed 10:00-22:00, Fri Sat 23:00. A family restaurant belonging to one of the biggest wine producers in the region (so it comes with great wines to choose from as well). It is in an ancient wintner house and preserves a lot of its atmospehere.
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