Schöne Náci Statue
A bronze gentleman in top hat and tails raises his hat on the Main Square, a tribute to Ignác Lamár, the Old Town's courteous dandy.
Why visit
Schöne Náci, Handsome Náci, was the nickname of Ignác Lamár, a Bratislava character who strolled the Old Town in top hat and tails in the first half of the 20th century. He greeted women in German, Hungarian and Slovak, and several cafés fed him for free.
The bronze statue was unveiled in the late 1990s, together with Čumil and the Napoleonic soldier. Lamár himself died in the 1960s and was reburied in Bratislava decades later.
What to see
- The statue: a life-size Náci caught mid-greeting, lifting his top hat to passers-by
- His walk: Lamár’s daily route ran from Michael’s Gate down to the river, through the streets around him
- Two more statues: the Napoleonic soldier leans on a bench across the square, and Čumil peeks out of a manhole a short walk away
Plan your visit
The statue is free to see at any time and takes a few minutes. It is a popular photo stop, so expect a short wait at busy times.
Combine it with the other two Old Town statues in about 15 minutes on foot.
Address
Main Square 355/4, 811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
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