Bratislava Castle

The first written chronicle on Bratislava Castle dates to 907 A.D. The castle was erected on a strategic site that was already settled during the eras of the Celts and Great Moravia. Beginning in the middle of the 16th century, when Bratislava became the coronation city of the Kingdom of Hungary for over 200 years, the castle was the seat of the sovereign. The sessions of the Hungarian Diet were conducted here, and the crown jewels of the Hungarian monarchy were kept in the Crown Tower. Following the relocation of the Royal Court to Vienna, the castle was home to the General Seminar, and many well-known scholars of the time studied there. Later, the castle became home to a military barracks, being accidentally burned down in 1811. It lay in ruins for more than 140 years until its reconstruction from 1953 - 1968. Today it houses the representational premises of the National Council of the Slovak Republic and is home to the historical and music expositions of the Slovak National Museum. The 47 m tall Crown Tower and the castle courtyards offer magnificent panoramic views of both old and new Bratislava. Unforunately, Bratislava castle is currently closed to public due to ongoing reconstruction workm with only the cstle grounds accessible at present. In May was re-opened the Treasury with an exhibition of Liturgical Gold, as well as part of the castle palace courtyard. Depending on reconstruction work, other exhibitions and expositions will be opend progressively at the castle.

Castle exhibition area (Treasury, The Hall of Chivalry) open for public:

summer season (1st April - 16th November): daily except Monday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, last entry at 5:30 pm

winter season (17th November - 31st March): daily except Monday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, last entry at 4:30 pm

Castle surroundings open for public:
daily from 9:00 am to 1:00 am

Admission fees:
- adults: 2,50 €
- children, seniors (with valid cards): 1,50 €
- student groups: 1 € per person
- family (1 adult and 2 children under 15): 4,50 €
- family (2 adults and 3 children under 15): 6,50 €

More information: Here