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Bratislava in November
November in Bratislava is the Month of Photography, with numerous exhibits from Slovak and international photographer around the city.
The Christmas Markets, growing more popular every year, start in late November with the lighting of the Christmas tree and run through December 22 (see info on Bratislava in December). Congenial atmosphere fueled by mulled wine and honey wine. Clusters of locals and visitors eating lokse (potato crepes) or klobasy (grilled sausages). There are daily music performances. Markets now take place in two nearby squares (Hviezdoslavovo and the Main Square).
Events
The Film Festival Jeden Svet (One World) takes place November 9-12, 2010.
The St. Martin's Day Fair and Young Wine Festival happens on November 6-8, 2010.
The classical music highlight of the year, the Bratislava Music Festivities begin in late November. Now in their 46th year, the festivities in 2010 take place from November 19 to December 5 with several daily concerts taking place in venues around the Old Town.
The International Women's Club holds its annual charitable Christmas Bazaar with some 30 embassies organising national tables selling gifts, food, wine and much more.
International Flamenco Festival takes place in late November.
Bratislava's largest film festival, the International Film Festival Bratislava takes place at the Palace Cinemas Aupark from Friday November 5, 2010 to November 11.
Concerts
International Contemporary Music Festival Melos - Étos (Melos - Ethos) runs in November.
Sports
You can go see the reconstruction of the stadium where the World Hockey Championship will be played in 2011. After much wrangling Bratislava decided to strip away 80% of the 1940 Ondrej Nepela Stadium located at the Trnavska Cesta.
Weather
November can vary - from somewhat sunny to really chilly. Rain and even snow towards the end of the month are possible. Long-term average temperature in November in Bratislava are about 7 or 8 celsius early in the month, dropping to 2 or 3 celsius towards the end.
Dining
The season for goose feasts is still on. You can try Slovak goose specialties at many Bratislava restaurants but the nearby village of Chorvatsky Grob is the hottest destination with several family restaurants specialised in geese.
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