Janko Kráľ Park
Avenues of old plane trees, a star of eight paths and a Gothic church spire turned gazebo, just across the Old Bridge from the Old Town.
Why visit
Laid out as a public park in the 18th century, Janko Kráľ Park is one of the oldest municipal parks in Europe. It sits on the Petržalka bank of the Danube, directly opposite the Old Town.
Walk over the Old Bridge and within minutes the city noise gives way to shaded avenues and open lawns. The park keeps its star-shaped layout: eight avenues meet in the centre, each named after a tree species.
What to see
- Gothic gazebo: the stone top of the Franciscan Church tower in the Old Town, moved here at the end of the 19th century after an earthquake damaged the tower.
- Star of avenues: eight tree-lined paths radiating from the centre, with tall plane trees that give deep shade in summer.
- Janko Kráľ statue: a monument to the Romantic poet the park is named after.
- Lawns and playgrounds: open grass for picnics and play areas for children.
Plan your visit
Admission is free. The paths are flat and suit prams; allow 30 minutes to an hour for a walk.
Tyršák city beach is on the riverbank next to the park, the Aréna Theatre stands at its edge and the Aupark shopping centre is next door.
Address
Sad Janka Kráľa, 851 01 Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj Slovensko
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