Primate's Palace
One of Slovakia's most exquisite examples of a classicist structure is the Primate's Palace. In the image gallery, portraits of Hungarian kings and queens are on display. Six tapestries that were discovered during the palace's repair make up an impressive portion of the exhibit. Together with five salons decorated with antique furniture and named for the colors of the walls (green, brown, blue, red, and gold), the Hall of Mirrors is another representative structure. Allegorical figures by J. Kögler and F. Prokop as well as vases by J. A. Messerschmidt may be found on the roof. The coat of arms of Cardinal Jozef Batthyányi, the original owner of the palace, is displayed atop the tympanum, and an iron replica of his hat, weighing 150 kg, crowns the structure.
A unique collection of 17th-century English tapestries is also housed at the Primate's Palace. These were created in the royal tapestry works in Mortlake, England, but weren't seen again until a reconstruction in 1903. They are unquestionably worth a visit. The magnificent St. George fountain, which shows the fabled knight defeating the dragon, is located in the Primate's Palace's square inner courtyard.
You are permitted to snap pictures in just one chamber, the Hall of Mirrors. Famously, the Peace Treaty of Pressburg between Austria and France was signed in this room in 1805. Enjoy the white high ceilings, red carpets, oak floors, enormous chandeliers, golden accents on the walls and furnishings, as well as the large golden mirrors with lighting in each room. Don't miss the view of the Chapel of Saint. Ladislaus (from above) near the end of the exhibit area; it is worth viewing. Of course, you must view the famous English tapestries when you visit this location. They were produced in Great Britain in the 17th century and were unintentionally discovered during a reconstruction in the Hall of Mirrors.
Address: Primacialne namestie 1, Bratislava 811 01 Slovakia
Phone: +421 2/593 563 94
Opening hours: 10 am - 5 pm
Rating: 4.0/5.0, 387 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: https://www.visitbratislava.com/sk/miesta/primacialny-palac/
