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Previously published photo showing a night view from this iconic bridge. Towering above Bratislava on the SNP Bridge, the UFO tower’s flying-saucer design has symbolised modern Slovakia since 1972. Its circular dome at 95 meters hosts a café and an observation deck offering views up to 100 km—on clear evenings, Austria and Hungary are visible. An elevator whisks visitors to the top in 45 seconds; an emergency staircase inside the pylon boasts 430 steps. Originally built for both function and flair, the UFO’s distinctive form was practical for bridge assembly—not planned as a “spaceship”, but the nickname quickly stuck. Today, the UFO glows over the city at night, linking the Danube with Bratislava’s skyline and futuristic spirit.

On the roof of Casa Batlló, you’ll spot a long, curved structure covered in gleaming tiles. This striking feature is meant to evoke the back of a dragon—one of the most enduring figures in Catalan legend. Antoni Gaudí, the celebrated architect, used vividly colored ceramics so the “scales” shimmer in the sunlight, giving the dragon a lifelike, magical appearance. According to local legend, the brave knight Sant Jordi (Saint George), patron saint of Catalonia, defeated a dragon to save a princess—a story cherished across the region. The most distinctive feature on the roof, however, is the unusual four-armed cross. This isn’t just a religious symbol; it was crafted to resemble Sant Jordi’s sword. Look closely and you’ll see that Gaudí positioned the cross so it seems to pierce the dragon’s back, capturing the legendary moment the hero vanquished the beast. Through this subtle yet clever detail, Gaudí transforms the roof into a dramatic scene from Catalan folklore. The dragon’s shimmering scales are made from scraps of ceramic, using a mosaic technique called trencadís, which Gaudí favored for its vibrant texture and playful sparkle. As a final touch, some say the tiles are so numerous you could count one for each day of the year—a whimsical nod from the architect himself.