Top 10 Bratislava Sights
If you decided to visit Bratislava, the hidden gem on Danube, no matter whether you plan to stay here and enjoy Bratislava for couple of days or you plan just to visit Bratislava for one day trip from Vienna below we try to higlight you the top sights what you can seen in Bratislava. All below mentioned sights are part of our tours and our guides will be eager to show you all highlights of Bratislava and go also beyond. Here is our choice of Top 10 Bratislava Sights.
1. Bratislava Castle
Definetly our number one in Top 10 Bratislava Sights. Iconic Bratislava Castle is probably the main symbol of Bratislava. There is a spectacular view of the city and the neighbouring countries from the castle courtyard. You can enjoy the Bratislava Castle as part of Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle and Bratislava by Night Tour.
2. St. Martin`s Cathedral
St. Martin`s Cathedral was built in 15th century as an gothic cathedral. It is the main church of Slovak Roman Catholic Church.
St. Martin`s Cathedral or in Slovak Dom Sv. Martina was during the time when Bratislava was the capital city of Hungarian Kingdom, also the coronation church where had been coronated 11 Hungarian Kings including famous Maria Theresa. You can see the exteriors of the church during Bratislava Classical Walking Tour, Bratislava by Night, Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle, Bratislava from Vienna by Bus with lunch, Bratislava from Vienna with coffee & cake tours.
3. Primate`s Palace
We consider Primate’s Palace as hidden gem of Bratislava, that’s why it is part of Bratislava Classical Walking Tour, Bratislava by Night, Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle, Bratislava from Vienna by Bus with lunch, Bratislava from Vienna with coffee & cake tours. Primate’s Palace was built as an residence for Archbishop Jozsef Batthyany. n 1805, the Palace’s Hall of Mirrors saw the signing of the fourth Peace of Pressburg , ending the War of the Third Coalition. Today, it serves as the seat of Mayor of Bratislava.
4. Michael`s Gate
Michael’s Gate is the only city gate that has been preserved of the medieval fortifications and ranks among the oldest town buildings. Built about the year 1300, its present shape is the result of baroque reconstructions in 1758, when the statue of St. Michael and the Dragon was placed on its top. The tower houses the Exhibition of Weapons of Bratislava City Museum. Michael`s Gate is part of Bratislava Classical Walking Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle, Bratislava from Vienna by Bus with lunch, Bratislava from Vienna with coffee & cake tours.
5. PALISADY DISTRICT
The houses in this fine district between Presidential Palace and Bratislava Castle were built at the end of 19th century and at the begining of 20th century in typical architecture style for first Czechoslovakia republic functionalism. This place has unique historical ambience and is must see for every architecture lover. You can see Palisady District during these sightseingtours – Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle.
6. MAIN SQUARE
Main squere is one of the oldest places in Bratislava. It is located directly in the heart of city center. The higlights of the square are Rolan Fountain, Old Town Hall, building of french Embassy where lived Anton Grigorevich Rubinstein a famous compositor during his stays in Bratislava and also the statue of Napoleon soldier. Almost all our regular city tours includes the Main Square – Bratislava Classical Walking Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle, Bratislava from Vienna by Bus with lunch, Bratislava from Vienna with coffee & cake tours.
7. Presidential Palace – Grassalkovich Palace
One of the most nicest palaces of Bratislava. Originaly built for nobelman Anton Grassalkovich , near summer Archibishop`s Palace. The building is a Rococo late Baroque summer palace with a French garden. From 1996 residence of Slovak president. You will enjoy the presidential Palce when book tours – Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle.
8. Devin Castle
Second castle of Bratislava, one of the oldest building of Slovakia. During comunism period Devin castle was frontier of iron curtain. A castle ruin built on a high rock towering above the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers is one of the most important historical and archaeological localities in Central Europe. Moreover, it offers enchanting natural scenery with unrepeatable views.Devin castle is part of Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle.
9. SLAVIN MONUMENT
The largest war memorial in Central Europe is thanks to its height of 52 metres one of the dominating features of the city skyline. It is the burial ground of 6845 soldiers of the Soviet army who died during the liberation of Bratislava in World War II. Slavin monument you can see
during Bratislava Grand City Tour, Bratislava Grand City Tour with Devin Castle.
10. UFO TOWER
UFO TOWER definetly must be listed on Top 10 Bratislava Sights. A unique observation deck on the pylons of the SNP Bridge at a height of 95 metres with amazing views of the city and visibility of up to 100 km. It offers the most beautiful sunset combined with a culinary experience. You can enjoy spectacular view from UFO observation deck together with drink during Bratislava by Night Tour.
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