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Main Square
The Main Square is one of Bratislava's top tourist spots. Here, attractive colourful buildings reminiscent of the baroque and renaissance era fill the perimeters. The Old Town Hall and The Roland Fountain are part of the usual route for guests. Many foreign embassies take domain in the buildings on the Main Square, steadily dwelling among the cheerful ambiance of the area. Some retail shops and cafes are also in location.
Location: Hlavne namestie
Bratislava Castle
The castle reigns atop a hill by the River Danube. From the castle windows, 3 countries come to view - Slovakia, Austria, and if weather is clear, Hungary. This attraction was rebuilt after a fire, reconstructed and renovated many times over.
Now the castle is home to the Historical Museum of the Slovak National Museum.
Tel: +421 2 54411444
Location: Bratislava
Presidential Palace (Grassalkovich Palace)
The Presidential Palace is a summer palace with an elaborate French garden, which is also a public park. The facade architecture is of late baroque/rococo style, while the interior boasts of a grand staircase and impressive rooms.
The attractive building has contributed greatly to the Baroque musical life of the city, having been a venue to many musical events, recitals and royal parties. The palace's park has the statue of Bratislava-born composer Jan Nepomuk Hummel. The President of Slovakia resides in the palace, hence the name.
Location: Hodzovo Square, Bratislava
Summer Archbishop's Palace
Right next to the Presidential Palace, the Archbishop's Palace comes to view complete with its sprawling English gardens. It used to serve as a summer seat for the archbishops of Esztergom. Currently it houses the government of Slovakia.
Address: Nam. Slobody 1, 813 70 Bratislava
Mirbach Palace
The palace itself is an artistic jewel. Starting with its Rococo style architecture, colourful engravings are also preserved from the original interior design. After renovations and reconstructions, the Bratislava City Gallery took seat in the palace. Mirbach Palace now holds occasional gallery shows in its halls, and houses the permanent exhibition of Central European Baroque Painting and Sculptures, which attracts many tourists.
Address: Frantiskanske nam. 11, 815 35 Bratislava
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday: 11AM - 6AM
Apollo Bridge
Bratislava's new pride is this sophisticated bridge crossing the Danube River. Inaugurated on 2005, it was the sole European structure to become a nominee of the 2006 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award (OPAL Award) conducted by the American Civil Engineering Society. This attractive bridge is designed to carry the traffic of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. Costing close to 103 million Euro, the bridge's opening ceremony was attended by 25,000 people.
Devin Castle
One of Bratislava's historical landmarks is the Devin Castle. This famous attraction has played a monumental role in the Slovakian past. It was occupied by the Celts in the 1st century BC; the Roman Empire made use of it as a military station; and the Moravian Empire used it as a boundary fortress of the Hungarian state. Napoleon troops had blown up the area around 1809.
The castle is now property of the Municipal Museum. It is open to the public until winter sets in.
Tel: +421 2 65730105
Location: Muránska ul, Bratislava
Opening Hours
April, October, November:
- Tuesday to Sunday 10AM – 5PM
May - September:
- Tuesday to Friday 10AM - 5PM
- Saturday to Sunday 10AM - 7PM
St. Martin´s Cathedral
This Roman Catholic church dates back to the 14th century. In 1526, coronation ceremonies of Hungarian kings and queens were held at St. Martin's, thus having the top of the church spire perch a golden pillow with a crown, instead of a cross. This day, the church towers above the city and is one of Bratislava's known landmark attractions.
Location: below Bratislava Castle
St. Michael’s Gate
St. Michael’s Gate is part of the Bratislava City Museum housing the Exhibit of Weapons. It's a historical structure, one of the remaining original gates preserved from the city's medieval fortified walls. The statue of St. Michael and a Dragon stand at the top of the baroque-style gate.
Address: Michalska 24, Bratislava
Tel: +421 2 54433044
Schoner Naci
Schoner Naci stands by the sidewalk, bidding his hat among passersby. The famous sculpture by Juraj Melus is said to be of a real man named Ignac Lamar, who was known around town as a true gentleman.
Location: Sedlarska street
Taunter
Taunter is a unique sculpture and brewed many explanations for his manner. Some say it mocks the neighbour for spying on clueless passersby, and another says it is of a man rushing to the windows to watch the coronation fest.
Location: Panska street
The Narrowest House
The domain between St. Michael's Gate and St. Michael's Tower is known as the narrowest house in Europe. With 130cm wide, this 3-storey structure attracts attention as curious and fascinated tourists visit the site.
Location: between St. Michael's Gate and St. Michael's Tower
Napoleon´s Soldier
A statue of Napoleon's soldier leans forward upon a bench where many tourists take the opportunity to get photographed with the popular sculpture.
Location: Main Square
Paparazzi
The paparazzi sculpture stands by the corner of the Paparazzi Cocktail Bar, armed with his full lens camera, sculpted into spy mode.
Location: Laurinska Street
Rubberneck (Cumil)
Rubberneck is one of the most photographed attractions in Bratislava. The sculpture peeks from the sewerage hole and had lost his head a couple of times due to careless drivers. A street sign was put up to warn drivers that Cumil is near.
Location: corner Rybarska brana and Panska & Sedlarska streets
