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Franciscan Church of the Annunciation

The oldest preserved church in Bratislava’s Old Town, with a Gothic presbytery, Baroque altars and the Gothic Chapel of St John.

  • Františkánska, Bratislava
  • Not wheelchair accessible
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Why visit

The Franciscans built this church at the end of the 13th century, and it was consecrated in the presence of King Andrew III. It is the oldest preserved sacral building in the Old Town.

The Gothic presbytery and the side walls of the nave survive from that time; the rest was later rebuilt in Baroque style.

What to see

  • Gothic presbytery: the oldest part of the church, from the original building.
  • Chapel of St John the Evangelist: a two-storey Gothic chapel from the 14th century on the north side, among the finest Gothic architecture in the city.
  • Baroque interior: the main altar from the early 18th century and the Loreto Chapel with a Black Madonna.

Plan your visit

Admission is free. It is an active church, so come outside service times, dress modestly and keep quiet.

A look around takes 15 to 20 minutes. The Old Town Hall and Mirbach Palace are a minute or two away.

Address

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Františkánska, 811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia

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