Bratislava Castle
Bratislava skyline is not complete without its symbol, the majestic castle with four towers overlooking the city from a nearby hill. This castle played a vitally important role in Slovakia’s history. It served as a defensive post against Slovakia’s western neighbour, or against the Turks. For a certain period of time it also served as the seat of Hungarian kings. Therefore it saw good times and bad times as well. There is a well-known story about how Germans led by Henrich III laid siege on the castle. The troops garrisoned inside would have had their days numbered were it not for Zothmund, a brave diver, who one night sank all German ships anchored on Danube carrying all their weapons, ammunition and food supplies, and he did that by stealthily drilling holes into the hulls of the ships. The defenders did not expect such an easy victory. These days the castle is used mainly as a representative building for state officials. It also houses Historické múzeum (the Historical Museum), one of Slovenské národné múzeum’s (Slovak National Museum) specialised branches. What is also worth seeing, apart from the castle interiors featuring interesting exhibits from the museum, is the well-kept surroundings of the castle with amazing views of the city of Bratislava.
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Area
Region: Bratislava (Bratislavský kraj)
GPS: 48.142308 17.100281
Contact
Address: Zámocká 862/2, Bratislava, 811 01
Phone: +421 2 204 83 110
Email: bratislavskyhrad@snm.sk
Visitors information
Opening hours: http://www.snm.sk/?historicke-muzeum-otvaracie-hodiny
Admission Fee: http://www.snm.sk/?historicke-muzeum-vstupne
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Nearby you will find
- Archaeological Museum in Bratislava
- Bratislava City Museum - Museum of Clocks
- Museum of Carpathian German Culture
- Music Museum in Bratislava
- Museum of Jewish Culture in Bratislava
- Cathedral of St. Martin
- Church and Monastery of the Poor Clares
- Taunter statue
- Erdödy Palace - Zoya Gallery
- Academia Istropolitana
- K-Gallery - Gallery of Applied Art
- St. Stephan Capuchin Church in Bratislava
- Pálffy Palace - Bratislava City Gallery
- Michael’s Yard Gallery
- SNP Bridge (Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising)
- The Narrowest House
- Michael’s Gate - Bratislava City Museum - Museum of Arms
- Bratislava City Museum - Arthur Fleischmann Museum
- Shop in a museum – the interactive Museum of Shopping
- Bratislava City Museum - Museum of Pharmacy
Nearby accommodations
- Patio Hostel
- Apartment Bratislava
- Pension BAT
- Apartment Petanque
- Pension Nevada
- Amade Château Hotel
- Dori guesthouse and restaurant Diakovce
- Pension Astra
- Pension Danninger
- Hotel St. Michael
- Château Appony
- Hotel Panoráma
- D&B Konecna Podhajska
- Pension Slniečko
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