St Martin's Cathedral

The largest, nicest, and one of the oldest cathedrals in Bratislava is St Martin's Cathedral, where Queen Maria Theresa was crowned. Queen Maria Theresa was one of the 19 people who were crowned at the event. A gold-plated copy of the coronation crown that is 85 meters high, 150 kg heavy, and attached to the top of the cathedral tower serves as a reminder of this illustrious era. In Bratislava, it is the second most well-liked tourist destination. The Old Town skyline is dominated by its 85 m high spire.

St Martin's Cathedral is shaped like a classic crucifix. To mimic the appearance of the church's original Gothic windows, the windows beneath the tower were altered. Here, you can see some stunning, enormous altars. If you enjoy classical music, you might find it intriguing that Beethoven's Missa solemnis was performed in this church for the first time. Make sure that you don't miss the tiny gate leading to the catacomb-filled Crypt. You must down this stairway to reach there, which at first glance appears a little frightening, but it is worth it because you will enjoy what you find below. Only two of the many crypts found underground are accessible to visitors. These are the remains of members of hereditary families, cardinals, and archbishops.

St Martins' surroundings, like the Castle, are just as noteworthy as the building itself. A operating seminary with robed adepts on a cobblestone sidestreet and the picturesque remnants of outbuildings in a large staired courtyard are examples of this in the case of the cathedral. A monument to the synagogue, which stood next to the cathedral for centuries before the communist regime destroyed it circa 1970 to create place for the new bridge, is a little but significant neighbor of St Martin's Cathedral.

Address: Rudnayovo namestie 4549/1 81101 Bratislava
Phone: +421/02/ 544 334 30
Opening hours: 09.00 am - 06.00 pm
Rating: 4.0/5.0, 1038 Tripadvisor reviews
Website: https://dom.fara.sk/en/