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Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ), contact your local Viking travel agent or visit viking.com | 27 SHOPPING Bratislava's Old Town is a shopper's paradise, featuring independent shops that offer locally made, artisanal products, from handmade jewellery to custom clothing. For a more contemporary shopping experience, head to Eurovea, a spacious mall along the Danube River. This modern complex boasts over 150 stores, a newly built cinema and a light and airy atmosphere spread across three levels. GASTRONOMY Slovakian food blends a mixture of influences from Central Europe with its own twist. It is renowned for being wholesome and delicious, with cheese and dumplings taking center stage in most meals. The national dish is bryndzové halušky, a beloved meal of potato dumplings with sheep's cheese that is often topped with sour cream and crispy bacon. If you find you still have room for more, sip a local beer. With Slovakia's brewing scene gaining traction, you will find plenty of local pubs offering craft beers alongside traditional fare. Make your way to the Sladovňa, or House of Beer, a medieval pub in the heart of the Old Town to sample some of the city's best creations BR ATISL AVA C A STLE ROL A ND FOUNTA IN Krems Vienna Budapest GERMANY AUSTRIA HUNGARY Passau DANUBE Prague CZECH REPUBLIC DANUBE Linz Salzburg Munich Bratislava SLOVAKIA – Cruise •• O vernight in Por t GETTING THERE: Consider our 8-day Danube Waltz voyage itinerary, from Budapest to Passau or in reverse. VIEW VOYAGE

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