Location: Staré Mesto
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Things to do in Bratislava, Bratislava Region: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
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. 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.
2. Kostol Trinitarov
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4.0 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By CJW913 - De Pere, United States
The official name of the church is the Church of Saint John of Matha and Saint Felix of Valois. However, due to its association with the monastic Trinitarian Order, it has become commonly known as the Holy Trinity Church. Located near Bratislava's Old Town, it was built in the Baroque Style. The design of the church emphasizes space and light, its design thought to be influenced by St. Peter's Church in Vienna. Outside, the main portal is richly decorated in Rococo style, celebrating the Holy Trinity. Inside, the arch of the church is dominated by a cupola with "trompe-l'oeil" frescoes, which is an art technique that uses realistic imagery to create the optical illusion that the depicted objects exist in three dimensions. The church consists of a massive main altar and several side altars. Look upward at the inner cupola and you will find a blue and red cross, the symbol of the Trinitarian Order. The main work of art is the large altar painting depicting St. John of Matha and St. Felix of Valois, the two founders of the Trinitarian Order. To either side of the main altar are large statue of St. Agnes on the left, and St. Catherine of Alexandra on the right. There is much to see in this richly decorated parish church, so take the time to look around!
3. Franciscan Church and Monastery
4. Ursuline Church and Convent
5. Capuchin Church and Monastery
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4.0 based on 121 reviews
