Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Castle is without a doubt one of the most majestic castles and in the top of the most beautiful historical sites in Slovakia. The castle, a spectacular rectangular structure with four enormous turrets at its corners, stands alone on a steep mountain in the Little Carpathians, commanding views of the Danube. The castle is an ancient icon of Bratislava, Slovakia's capital city, and has hosted the coronations of at least eleven kings and eight queens, as well as their courts. During the reign of the Moravian Empire, the location was of considerable strategic importance.

The castle is a frequent destination on sightseeing tours of the city because of its stark beauty and rich history. It is situated in a beautiful setting at a major crossroads of historic routes. The first trace of civilization on this hill dates back to the Stone Age, making it a strategically important location since prehistoric times.

Aside from the external aesthetic's beauty and grandeur, Bratislava Castle hosts exhibitions inside its vast complex. The castle holds exhibitions from the Slovak National Museum, including the recreated remnants of the Great-Moravian Basilica.

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia