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?
First quarter 2010 (January-March)
In this period, the reconstruction works were mainly focused on the completion of engineering networks, modification of flooring and coating plasters, along with assembling of plasterboard soffits.
Pargeting works on the ceilings on the third and fourth floor have started in this term, simultaneously the stucco decoration of the Ceremonial staircase proceeded.
The archaeological survey endured on the courtyard of the Palace and on the North Terrace as well, particularly in the place of the future object Orangery.
Restoration works have begun in the area of the Treasury, on the ground-floor arcades and entrances to the Palace.
Moreover,the other ongoing restoration works were targeted on sculpturing of the stone-trophies on the Yard of Honor, and on the renovation of three entrance gates. This renovation should be accomplished in compliance with the contemporary archive records.

