Bratislava in Bratislava I, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia — Central Europe
Nežná Revolúcia
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Velvet Revolution
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 12, 2022
1. Velvet Revolution Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is November 17, 1989.
Location. 48° 8.69′ N, 17° 6.677′ E. Marker is in Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, in Bratislava I. It is at the intersection of Klobucnícka and Námestie Nežnej Revolúcie on Klobucnícka. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj 811 01, Slovakia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Ottoman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorial of the Velvet Revolution (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paracelsus (about 120 meters away); Franz Schmidt (1874 - 1939) (about 150 meters away); Jozef Murgaš (about 180 meters away);
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More about this marker. The marker is below the sign for Námestie Nežnej Revolúcie, Velvet Revolution Square.
Also see . . .
1. Velvet Revolution (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: The Velvet Revolution (Czech: Sametová Revoluce) or Gentle Revolution (Slovak: Nežná Revolúcia) was a non-violent transition of power in what was then Czechoslovakia, occurring from 17 November to 28 November 1989. Popular demonstrations against the one-party government of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia included students and older dissidents. The result was the end of 41 years of one-party rule in Czechoslovakia, and the subsequent dismantling of the command economy and conversion to a parliamentary republic.(Submitted on November 13, 2022.)
2. The Velvet Revolution demonstrated the power of civil society
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 12, 2022
2. Velvet Revolution Marker - wide view
Excerpt: November 17 is a national holiday in Slovakia, symbolising the fall of the Communist regime. More and more Slovak and Czech students as well as other fellow citizens flooded the streets of cities on this and the following days, eventually resulting in the end of the totalitarian regime in Czechoslovakia. People held keys in their hands and jingled farewell to the old regime, an inherent sign of the Velvet Revolution.(Submitted on November 13, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
