Old Town Hall

The Old Town Hall building is a representative slice of three historical styles which graced the city over five centuries. On the façade and in the interior it is possible to distinguish mature Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectonic elements. The museum in the Old Town Hall is the oldest in Slovakia. Various buildings make up the complex, which dates to the end of the 13th century, and from which the corner tower has been preserved. The original Gothic dome and tower of reeve Jakub survives to this day, and is mentioned as early as 1370. A prison was built in the cellar here in 1370, and up until the second half of the 19th century, the Hall served as the seat of local government. The city's tax ledgers were kept here, as well as the city archive. The hall on the first floor has played host to banquets, weddings and other celebrations. Gunpowder was stored in the courtyard, precious metals were traded, a mint was established and even beer was tapped here. To the left below the Gothic window you can see a cannonball embedded in the wall, a memorial to Bratislava's bombardment by Napoleon's army from the right bank of the Danube in 1809.

Nowadays the complex houses historical exhibitions of Bratislava City Museum - the Museum of City History and Feudal Justice and the Viticulture Museum and Museum of Historical interiors in Apponyi palace.

The expositions seated in the Apponyi palace are currently closed.


Opening hours for visitors:

Tuesday - Friday: from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, last entry at 4:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday: from 11:00 am to 6:00, last entry at 5:30 pm


Admission fees:

adults - 5 €
children under 15, students, seniors - 2 €


More information: Here