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?
Updates
Covering of the courtyard – archaeological survey
29/01/2009
The archaeological survey carried out by workers of the City Institute for the Protection of Historical Monuments started in the courtyard of the palace during this period. More »
Restoration works in the Crown Tower
04/11/2008
In November of last year restoration work began with an archaeological and historical survey in the Crown Tower. More »
Embedding of stone chambranles
15/10/2008
In October 2008, embedding of stone chambranles began under the windows of the castle’s internal courtyard facades. More »

