Baroque Garden at Bratislava Castle
A restored 18th-century terraced garden behind the walls of Bratislava Castle, free to enter and calmer than the busy castle courtyards.
Why visit
Behind a high wall on the northern side of Bratislava Castle lies a Baroque garden first laid out in Maria Theresa’s time. It disappeared after the great castle fire in the early 19th century.
In 2016 it was recreated from historical sources on four terraces. The symmetrical layout and quiet paths make it a calm break between the castle and the Old Town.
What to see
- Four terraces: a symmetrical Baroque layout, sheltered from the busy castle grounds.
- Winter Riding Hall: the largest covered space of the castle complex, at the edge of the garden.
- Garden Pavilion: once used for ball games and music festivities.
Plan your visit
Admission to the garden is free; the museum exhibitions in the castle palace are paid separately. Allow half an hour.
Combine the garden with the castle terraces for views over the Danube and Petržalka. St. Martin’s Cathedral and the Old Town are a short walk downhill.
Address
Námestie Alexandra Dubčeka, 811 01 Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj Slovensko
Tourist Information Center
Get maps, travel tips and information about Bratislava and the surrounding region. The centre has a step-free entrance and offers a tactile city map, talking cubes with information about 12 landmarks in six languages, and magnifying glasses.
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