Primaciálny Palác

The Primaciálny Palác, located in the capital city of Bratislava, is one of Slovakia's most stunning classicist buildings. The palace was planned by architect Melchior Hefele for Archbishop József Batthyány and completed between 1778 and 1781. It is now the Mayor's residence and one of Slovakia's historical and architectural treasures.

The palace's large gallery houses the likenesses of Hungarian rulers, who have been immortalized on canvas and in beautiful tapestries throughout history. A rare collection of six English tapestries from the 17th century receives special attention.

The Fountain of St. George and the Dragon, which depicts the mythical knight conquering the dragon and slaying the beast with his lance, is another worth seeing.

One of the palace's major claims to fame is that it was here that Napoleon signed the 'Fourth Peace of Pressburg' in 1805.

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia