Location: Staré Mesto
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The 10 Best Historic Sites in Staré Mesto, Bratislava Region
Stare Mesto, the Old Town of Slovakia's capital, whisks visitors back a few centuries as they wander cobblestone streets, admire the Baroque architecture, enjoy summer and Christmas concerts at Old Town Hall and while away time at cafes and restaurants. Venture beyond for more sites, including the 15th-century hrad (castle) with its treasury and history and music museums, the Slovak National Theater and the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Slovak National Gallery, housed in an 18th-century palace.
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1. Old Town Hall
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4.5 based on 698 reviews
Houses Bratislava City Museum.
2. Chatam Sofer Memorial
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4.5 based on 58 reviews
3. Gold Griffin Pharmacy
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Gold griffin Pharmacy is one of the oldest open Pharmacies in Bratislava. The first mention of the pharmacy dates back to the 16th century. Inside the pharmacy you will find genuine furniture, pharmacy equipment and drawers labeled with all kinds of herbal drugs used to mix old medicine. Located in the old city centre just next to Michal's gate, is this pharmacy definitely worth to visit.
4. St. Martin's Cathedral (Dom svateho Martina)
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4.0 based on 1,011 reviews
Reviewed By lscCanfield_Ohio
Beautiful old church in the heart of the city. Definitely a must see when in Bratislava. Take about 30-40 minutes to stroll through & admire the architecture.
5. Michalska Brana
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4.0 based on 1,363 reviews
6. Primates' Palace (Primacialny palac)
7. Sigismund Gate
8. Pharmacy Salvator
9. Stefanikova Street
10. Bratislava City Walls
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3.5 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom
Bratislava is a city that was heavily fortified and during the 14th century there were three gates that led into the city, Michael’s Gate, Vydrica and Laurinc and later in 15th century Fisherman’s Gate was built. Of all of the gates only Michael’s Gate and the city walls along Staromestská street as well as a few original structures are the only fortifications that currently exist to this day. The city walls along Staromestská street were uncovered during the construction of the SNP bridge in 1970’s and during 1980’s and 90’s the walls were completely renovated. We spent time walking around the walls and fortifications and it can be seen how much effort has been made to restore the fortifications of Bratislava’s past, a truly important area of the city that must be seen on any visit to Bratislava to appreciate the history of the stunning city.
