Did you know that...?
… the first written mention of the castle dates back to 907?
… the first picture of the castle is from the 14th century?
… according to one version, St. Elizabeth was born at the Bratislava Castle?
... the Crown Tower is the only current architectural element from the preserved Roman castle.
... the motif of Bratislava Castle is on a stamp that won in a public competition?
... the motif of Bratislava Castle also decorates the Slovak Euro Coins?
... inventor Wolfgang Kempelen solved the problem of supplying the water to castle in 18th century?
... Bratislava Castle was one of the best-fortified castles in Ugria?
... there used to be a natural amphitheatre directly below the windows of Bratislava Castle?
... in the 18th century, there was a pharmacy in the palace?
... the spectacular wedding of young Kunigunda of Slavonia took place at Bratislava Castle?
... rare riding horses were stabled near the fortifications of Bratislava Castle?
Restoration of the castle
The main goals of the restoration
19/02/2009
Bratislava Castle, towering 85 metres above the level of the Danube River, has been part of the city’s panorama for centuries... More »
Updates
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25/01/2012... More »
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Stages of the restoration
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Second Quarter 2010 (April-June)
This was the period in which the plaster paintings, along with stucco decorations and gilding... More »
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