Sights and attractions

Bratislava Castle - The dominant structure of the city, which rises on a hill above the Danube. The history of the castle dates back to the early Middle Ages. It offers wonderful views of the city and the Danube River. It is currently home to the Historical Museum, which presents exhibitions on the history of Slovakia.

Bratislava Castle
Bratislava Castle

St. Martin's Cathedral - Gothic cathedral where many Hungarian kings and queens were crowned. The cathedral with its impressive interior and beautiful stained glass windows can be found in the historic center of the city.

St Martin´s Cathedral
St Martin´s Cathedral

Michalská brána (Michael´s gate) - The only preserved gate from the original city fortifications. From the balcony you can enjoy a beautiful view of the castle and the historic center of Bratislava. In the gate you can see historical weapons.

Michael´s gate
Michael´s gate

Primate's Palace - Classicist palace built in the 18th century. They signed the Bratislava Peace Treaty in the palace in 1805. Today it serves as the seat of the mayor of the city. A part of the palace with a beautiful hall of mirrors and tapestries can also be viewed by the public.

Slovak National Theater - An important cultural institution that offers opera, ballet and drama performances. The historic building of the theater is located on Hviezdoslav Square and the new modern building on the Danube embankment.

Slovak National Theater
Slovak National Theater

Blue Church (St. Elizabeth's Church) – A church known for its unique blue facade and art nouveau architecture. They built it at the beginning of the 20th century. Not only tourists, but also local residents like to stop here.

Blue Church
Blue Church

Grassalkovič Palace (President's Palace) - Baroque palace serving as the residence of the President of the Slovak Republic. It is located in the city center, surrounded by beautiful gardens open to the public.

Old Town Hall - A complex of historic buildings in the center of the city. It consists of Jakub's house, Pawer's house, Unger's house, and Aponi's palace. The Municipal Museum with exhibits on the history of Bratislava is located here. The town hall has a wonderful courtyard.

Old town hall tower
Old town hall tower

Hlavné Námestie (Main Square) - The heart of the historic center, surrounded by historic buildings and cafes. Site of many cultural and social events, including Christmas markets.

Devín Castle – An impressive castle ruin at the confluence of the Moravia and Danube rivers, near Bratislava. It offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and rivers. Here you can view exhibitions about the history of the castle.

Devín Castle
Devín Castle

SNP (Slovak National Uprising) Bridge – A modern iconic bridge over the Danube, known for its distinctive tower with the UFO restaurant. It offers a panoramic view of Bratislava from the viewing platform. In 2018, it was declared a Slovak national cultural monument.

SNP bridge with UFO restaurant
SNP bridge with UFO restaurant