Tour of the Blue Church with organ music
Don’t miss a tour of the interior and masterpieces of organ music in the magical atmosphere of the iconic Art Nouveau Church of St. Elizabeth (Blue Church) at Bezručova 2 in the Old Town. This is an exceptional opportunity – the Blue Church is usually open to the public only during holy masses.
For the third consecutive summer, the Blue Church – Church of St. Elisabeth – opens its doors for guided tours accompanied by a live organ concert performed by professional Slovak organists.
Dates: 20 July – 31 August 2026, Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Duration: 25 minutes
Location: Church of St. Elisabeth, Bezručova 2, Bratislava
The guided commentary is presented live in English. Printed texts are available on site in Slovak, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Hungarian. The organ music programme features works by world composers and original improvisations. Photography and audio-video recording are included in the ticket price.
Admission:
- Adults: €7
- Children under 9 and visitors with disabilities: €5
- Groups of 10 or more: €5 per person
No reservation required. Tickets available at the door, payable by cash or card (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, Revolut). Barrier-free access.
A relaxation zone with refreshments and souvenirs is set up directly outside the church during the events.
The Blue Church is the work of Edmund Lechner, a Hungarian architect of Bavarian origin. Lechner is also the author of the building of the adjacent “Gamča” Gymnasium, then the Catholic Royal Main Gymnasium.
According to research, the original colour of the church was grey. What was blue was made in Zsolnay’s ceramics factory: blue-coloured ceramic tiles were fired for this church and blue ceramic ornaments used on the walls, from which the church got its name.
One of the unique gems of the church is the main entrance. The mosaic above the gateway features St. Elizabeth depicting the miracle of the roses.
The interior of each part of the church was designed by Lechner himself. The craftsmanship and the construction of the building form a stylish whole, an artistic perfection. The chandelier was also designed by Lechner, who interpreted it as a symbolic Old Testament “pillar of fire”.
