New Postcards of Slovakia From early 1990s to early 2020s. Slovakia became an independent state on 1 January 1993 after the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia, sometimes referred to as the Velvet Divorce. Bratislava Castle , Slovakia, Postcard. Built in 9th century–18th century. It's a great view of the four towered Bratislava Castle, which overlooks the Danube river. The original was destroyed in a fire in 1811. It was finally reconstructed in the 1960's. This postcard shows the view of Bratislava Castle is new white paint that was done during ongoing renovation and archeological preservation which begin in 2008. Postcard from Bratislava, Slovakia. It provides a look at some of the places of interest in the city. The top half of the card shows river cruise boats sailing the Danube, passing by Bratislava Castle. On the bottom we see the Old Town Hall, the Presidential Palace, and St. Michael's Gate. Grassalkovich Palace, Presidential Palace in Bratislava, capital ...