Bratislava Coronation Days
Witness the coronations as they looked like during the most famous part of the history of the city. Another king will begin his reign in Pressburg.
For three days, Bratislava will once again come alive with spectacular celebrations in honour of the new monarch, this year on in honour of Charles III, who was crowned on May 22, 1712.
👑 On Friday at 5:30 p.m., you will be able to experience a knight’s tournament on Tyršovo embankment, as well as the noble art of hunting on horseback, demonstrations of the flight of birds of prey, and the work of hunting dogs.
👑 On Saturday at 4 p.m.From Bratislava Castle, a grand coronation procession in ornate historical costumes will make its way through the streets of the historical city. Alongside the king, you’ll also see symbolic representations of his royal predecessors—portraits carried by nobles and warriors representing different eras of monarchy.
The procession, led by flag bearers and drummers, will feature the king, nobility, clergy, bearers of royal insignia, falconers, and numerous swordsmen and dancers. Upon arrival at the Main Square, they will reenact the act of coronation.
Later on they will pay tribute to the king and to the audience with an impressive program of swordplay, dance, and poetry.
👑 The whole weekend there will be a rich programme waiting for the whole family including thematic free tours with a guide in Slovak, English, German, Hungarian and Ukrainian languages.
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* Program can be a subject to change. Thank you for understanding.
