Bratislava Sights

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St. Martin's cathedral

Franciscan church, interior

Bratislava Castle

Historical building of the Slovak National Theater

• St. Martin's Cathedral (Dóm sv. Martina) - the largest and one of the oldest churches in Bratislava, situated below Bratislava Castle. The Gothic cathedral, formerly the coronation-church of several Hungarian kings, begun in 1204, and reconsecrated in 1445, was restored in 1861-80. The tower is surmounted by a pyramid bearing a gilded Hungarian royal crown. Opened for visitors daily 9:00 - 11:30 and 13:00 - 17:00, except most Saturdays and all Sundays, until November 2009, entrance €2
• Bratislava Castle (Bratislavský hrad) - the castle itself is closed for renovation until 2011 but there is a good view from behind the rampart, entrance is free
• The New Bridge (Nový most) - a bridge over the Danube river, with its flying saucer-shaped structure housing a restaurant called "UFO". There is an observation deck on its roof, open daily from 10:00 to 23:00, offering great view of the old town, as well as the apartment blocks in Petržalka. Entrance costs € 6.50, or free of charge if you eat in the restaurant.
• Slavín - on the top of the hill behind the castle, overlooking the entire city, this is a monument in memory of Soviet casualties in the liberation battle of Bratislava in WW2. It is highest place of city, and thus best place for sightwieving. Slavin actually is a cemetery and thus rather quiet with good outlook at the city. On warm nights it's a very romantic place, allowing you to sit in the shadows of the monument and looking at the traffic below. To get there, take trolleybus no. 203 from Hodžovo nám. (in front of Grassalkovich Palace) in the direction Búdková and take off in 9 minutes at the last stop, then walk 500 m along Stará vinárska and then Pažického streets. Slavin is near an embassy district.
• St. Clare's Church (Kostol sv. Kláry) - a gothic church on Klariská street, in the historical centre; currently used as a concert hall
• Church of the Annunciation (Kostol Zvestovania / Františkáni / Františkánsky kostol).
• Church of the Holy Savior (Kostol Najsvätejšieho Spasitel'a)
• Roland Fountain (Rolandova fontána) Built by stonecutter Andreas Luttringer and commissioned by Hungarian king Maximilian in 1527, this was the first fountain in Bratislava.
• Primate's Palace (Primaciálny palác) - currently the seat of the Mayor of Bratislava
• Old Town Hall (Stará radnica) next to Primate's Palace, on Primaciálne square 3 (the Old Town Hall and its museum are unfortunately closed for reconstruction until 2010)
• Grassalkovich Palace (Grassalkovičov palác) or the Presidential Palace (Prezidentský palác) - a Rococo/late Baroque summer palace with a French garden, used as a seat of the President of Slovakia. In one of the garden's alleys you will see a row of trees planted by famous people such as Juan Carlos I (King of Spain). In front of the Palace you will see the Slovak National Guard.
• The Church of St. Elisabeth (Kostol svätej Alžbety), nicknamed The Blue Church (Modrý kostolík) - a beautiful Jugendstil church finished in 1913, a must see. Located on Bezručova street.
• Mirbach Palace (Mirbachov palác)
• Palffy Palace (Pálffyho palác)
• Academia Istropolitana is the oldest historic University in the area, which is now occupied by the state of Slovakia, from the 13 th century.
• The historic building of the Slovak National Theatre (Slovenské národné divadlo) - the theatre was built in 1886 and is on Hviezdoslavovo square
• Michael's Gate with Tower (Michalská brána)
• Laurin's Gate (Laurinská brána)
• Pharmacological Museum (Farmaceutické múzeum)
• Slovak National Gallery (SNG) www.sng.sk
• Bratislava City Gallery (GMB) www.gmb.sk
• Milan Dobes Museum www.muzeum.sk/defaulte.php?obj=muzeum&ix=mmd This small museum features modernist Op-art. It lies in the city center and is recommended to all of you interested in the development of modern art.
• Main Indoor Market (Tržnica at Trnavské mýto)
• Slovak National Museum (SNM) www.snm.sk
• Bratislava City Museum www.muzeum.bratislava.sk
• Chatam Sofer Mausoleum and the Jewish Cemetery www.chatamsofer.com If you are interested in Jewish life in Bratislava.
• The Slovak Radio Building (Slovenský rozhlas) - Its main building is a peculiar 60 meter high reversed pyramid from the communist era and a landmark in sharp contrast with the building of the Slovak National Bank just across the street.

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• www.sng.sk
• www.gmb.sk
• www.muzeum.sk/defaulte.php?obj=muzeum&ix=mmd
• www.snm.sk
• www.muzeum.bratislava.sk
• www.chatamsofer.com