Bratislava is a capital city where the Danube meets the Carpathian Mountains. Although the Castle sits atop the city centre, there are even higher places from where (almost) the whole city can be viewed.
Maximilian Schurmann created several pictures of Bratislava, focusing mainly on street activities (marketplace, construction work). This view is probably his most majestic and was imitated more than once.
More information and other artworks by the artist:
http://www.webumenia.sk/dielo/SVK:SNG.O_2027