Bratislava has a special history, and it has been the area for many interesting political debates and historical happenings. The castle in Bratislava burned down in the start of the 19th century, but fortunately it is know possible to visit it again. Look around, and we hope you will get useful information about interesting attractions in Bratislava as you read this.
Attractions in our Bratislava Guide:
St. Martin’s Cathedral
St. Martin’s Cathedral is the biggest and most important church in Bratislava. It has been at its present location for more than 700 years and it has been used as the coronation church for Hungarian kings in the past. The highest tower of the church is 85 meters high and in it you can find...
Grassalkovich Palace
The Grassalkovich Palace is located in the center of Bratislava and it is the residence of the President of Slovakia. The building is built in Rococo/late Baroque style and it has a beautiful French Garden. The palace was built in 1760 for Antal Grassalkovich, a Hungarian noble. The Habsburg royal court often arranged parties here...
National Theatre
Bratislava’s national theatre is the most impressing neo-renaissance building in town according to many tourists, and it was finished in 1886. It was then built at the place where the city’s official theatre had been earlier. The first Slovakian opera was shown here in 1926. Today this is the place to go if you would...
Castle
The Castle of Bratislava is the most famous attraction in all of Slovakia. It has a splendid location at a rocky hill 85 meters above the Danube. At first a stone castle was constructed at the hill in the 900s, and this was later transformed into a Gothic castle in the 15th century, later into...
Primate’s Palace
The Primate’s palace in Bratislava was built between 1778 and 1781 for Archbishop Joseph Batthyany. Inside you can find the famous chamber, the Hall of the Mirrors, which has played a significant role in important historical meetings. Here they signed the “Peace of Pressburg”-treaty in 1805. The building is built in neo-Classical style and some...
Main Square
The Main Square (Hlavne Namestie) is the center of the historical center of Bratislava. At this square you can find the Old Town Hall. Parts of this building dates back to the 15th century and the famous clock tower can be seen from all over the inner city. Beneath the town hall you can find...
St. Michael’s Tower
St. Michael's Tower is the only watch tower still standing in Bratislava and it gives a visitor to Bratislava a nice view over the city. As you walk the stairs up to the tower you can enjoy the Arms and Municipal Fortifications exhibition and from the top of the tower you will be able to...
Cool statues
In an attempt to create some life in the city center of Bratislava after the fall of communism the locals made some statues to be placed around in the center of Bratislava. These statues have since then turned extremely popular and everyone coming to Bratislava grabs hold of their camera as they see them. Most...
