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- Bratislava Castle. Bratislava Castle is a prominent landmark in the city, situated on a hill overlooking the old town. The fortified settlement of “Oppidum” was established here by the Celts.
- Old Town Hall. The Old Town Hall is a group of buildings in the Old Town district, consisting of structures dating back to the 14th century. This is the oldest city hall in Slovakia and one of the oldest stone buildings in Bratislava.
- Michael’s Tower. The copper roof of Michael’s Gate is a famous symbol of Bratislava, built in the mid-14th century. It was renovated between 1753 and 1758 in the Baroque style, becoming a well-known Gothic and Baroque monument.
- The Blue Church. The Church of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, also known as the Blue Church, is a beautiful Art Nouveau building in Bratislava. It was designed by Edmund Lechner, an architect from Budapest.
- Slavín War Memorial
- St Elizabeth’s Church
- Bratislava Castle
- Historic Centre of Bratislava
- Devin Castle
- St Martin’s Cathedral
- Old Town Hall
- Slovak National Gallery
- Michael’s Gate
- Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
At the summit of the highest hill there’s a cemetery and war memorial to the Soviet troops killed while liberating Bratislavain 1945. The monument is in an upmarket quarter of the city above mansions and embassies, and was unveiled in 1960. There’s a memorial auditorium at its base capped with a statue of a Soviet soldier atop a 39.1-metre pylon, a...
This whimsical Art Nouveau church is just east of the old town on Bezručova Street. It was raised in the 1910s as the chapel for the Gamča gymnasium (grammar school) but has gone on to become a symbol for Slovakia. The architect in charge was Ödön Lechner, a pioneer of Hungarian Secessionism and often referred to as the Hungarian Gaudí. Outside, th...
Watching over the city from its craggy roost, Bratislava Castle is on a site that has been fortified for thousands of years. As a defendable stronghold and lookout, the castle was unmatched as it rested between the Alps and Carpathians and defended an ancient fords on the Danube. The castle’s apogee came in the 16th century when it was the seat of ...
Bratislava has the kind of historic core where you can let idle curiosity take over and guide you down bright, airy alleys and onto palatial squares. The Old Town is also compact enough that if you get lost you won’t have any trouble finding your way again. There’s a multitude of things to fawn over, like dainty fountains, Baroque places, idiosyncr...
Do not pass up the chance to see this awesome castle, around 10 kilometres west of the city centre. Devin Castle is a ruin perched on a 212-metre cliff at the confluence of the Danube and Morava Rivers. In its heyday this mighty stronghold controlled the trade route on the Danube, as well as an arm of the ancient Amber Road. With traces going back ...
On the west side of the Old Town, Bratislava’s 15th century Gothic cathedral was against the city walls and even had a secondary role as a bastion. It lies in the shadow of Bratislava Castle and from 1563 became the coronation church for the Kingdom of Hungary, so it makes for a handy one-two on a sightseeing trip. Eleven kings and queens, and eigh...
On Hlavné Námestie the Old Town Hall Bratislava most venerable landmarks. It came together in the 1200s when the Romanesque house belonging to the Mayor was acquired by the city. Slowly the neighbouring buildings were also bought off and annexed. So now it’s an interesting muddle of four different houses and palaces full of little surprises. The mo...
At the time of writing in 2017 the Slovak National Gallery is undergoing refurbishment, with exhibitions restricted to small corners of this 18th-century palace and its striking Soviet-era annexe from the 1970s. A small permanent exhibition has been set up on the first floor to present the most cherished Gothic and Baroque art and artefacts from th...
Another early structure in the Old Town is the last vestige of Bratislava’s original four medieval gates, protecting the east entrance to the city. Michael’s Gate climbs to 51 metres, over an elegant tangle of streets and dates to the very start of the 14th century. It took on its current Baroque appearance after a remodel in 1759. This was when th...
Also some way out of city, this contemporary art museum has a fabulous location at the tip of a long peninsula in the middle of the Danube. Starting in the early 2000s, the museum opened in several stages before it was fully complete in 2014. The Great Hall on the first floor holds the permanent exhibition, where there’s an international assortment...
Dec 24, 2019 · 20 Must-Visit Attractions in Bratislava. Before Bratislava became Bratislava, it was first called Possonium (Latin), Pressburg (German), Pozsony (Hungarian), and Prešporok (Slovak). Its long history means that the famous Bratislava Castle is just one of several hotspots in Slovakia ‘s capital. Read on for Bratislava ‘s must-visit ...
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- Bratislava Castle. The former seat of the rulers, today the symbol of Bratislava and the seat of the Museum of History. There is a wonderful view of the city and the neighbouring countries from its 47-metre-high crown tower in which royal coronation jewels used to be deposited.
- St. Martin’s Cathedral. A three-nave Gothic church from the 15th century and the former coronation church. A gilded replica of the coronation crown fixed on the top of the cathedral tower at a height of 85 metres and weighing 150 kg reminds of this glorious age.
- Old Town Hall. The former seat of the city self-government is since 1868 the seat of the Bratislava City Museum, the oldest museum in Slovakia. After climbing up the narrow stairs leading to its 45-metre-high tower you will be rewarded with a beautiful panoramic view of the Old Town.
- Primate’s Palace. A Classicist palace built in the 18th century in which the Peace of Pressburg was signed after Napoleon’s victory at the Battle of Austerlitz between the representatives of the French and Austrian emperors.
Feb 9, 2017 · Bratislava Castle. Located on a hill above the Old Town, Bratislava Castle is the landmark of the city. The fascinating history of the knoll reaches back to the Stone Age and can be discovered at the archaeological exhibition and the Museum of History documenting the ethnocultural roots of Slovaks and presenting the numismatic collection from the ancient times that are inside the Castle.
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Jan 27, 2024 · First and foremost, Bratislava Castle (Bratislavský hrad in Slovak) is an absolute must-visit attraction. Out of all the castles and palaces there are in the capital city of Slovakia — and there are plenty — Bratislava Castle is the most important. Located on a rocky hill and overlooking the Danube, the castle is white, rectangular and ...
Apr 7, 2021 · Tasting world-class beer. Discovering quaint neighborhoods. Marveling at majestic river meanders. These are just some of the cool things to do in Bratislava. The charming Little Big City sits in the heart of Europe, and straddles two breathtaking rivers – the Danube and the Morava. People often overlook the Slovak capital for its neighbors.
