The castle, on a hill above the old town, dominates the city of Bratislava.
This neo-classical palace, formerly owned by Count Franz Zichy.
The history of the Old Town Hall dates back to the beginnings of the mediaeval town in the 13th century.
The gigantic Slavín war memorial is visible from much of the city. On a hill overlooking the castle, it commemorates the city’s liberation by the Red Army in April 1945.
This sumptuous building, dating from 1911-1915, was built in eclectic style on the former site of a baroque granary from the 18th century.
The Primate’s Palace (1778-1781) was built on property originally belonging to the archbishop of Esztergom. The facade of the palace is in strictly classical style.
This palace was built in the middle of the 19th century by Count Jan Pálffy, who was then Bratislava’s highest official. Today the building serves as one of the buildings of Bratislava City Gallery
This palace was built for the main administrator of imperial property on the king’s estate, Leopold de Pauli, in 1775-1776.
The Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising built in 1967-1972 was given the label of the most characteristic building of the city. The authors J. Lacko and A. Tesar designed it as a cable-stayed bridge with one pylon. On top of the 80 metres tall pylon, there is a reastaurant accessible by a lift in […]
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The bulbous yet elegant copper roof of Michael’s Gate is one of the symbols of Bratislava.
Kern House stands on the corner of Rybárska brána (Fisherman’s Gate) and Hviezdoslavovo Square. Fisherman’s Gate was one of the four entrances to the mediaeval city (the others being Lawrence’s, Michael’s and the Vydrická Gate).
Bratislava’s three-nave Gothic cathedral is built on the site of a previous, Romanesque church, dedicated to the Holy Saviour.
For the local people, the western part of Bratislava is one of the most popular venues for a trip. Just 10 km west of the city centre, Devín Castle is set in beautiful natural scenery.