Museum of Arms - Michael's Tower MMB

Museum & Gallery

The exhibition introduces visitors to the history of the town fortifications; various types of bladed weapons, military as well as tournament arms are displayed here and a separate section is devoted to the development of firearms.

It also documents crafts used in relation to the town’s defences and familiarises the visitor with the history of Bratislava metalworkers and gunsmiths. The top floor leads to the gallery of the tower with a view over the historical centre of Bratislava and its surroundings.

Construction of the town fortifications began in the 13th century; by the end of the 14th century, the town fortification system had three gates: Michalská, Laurinská and Vydrická. In the 15thcentury, the Rybárska Gate was added. Gradually, suburban areas grew up in front of the fortification walls which, in the 15th century, were fortified with a system of high embankments and dykes by order of the emperor Sigmund, as a result of the Husite invasion. The town‘s outer line of defences was breached by Kozia Gate, the gate at Suché mýto, and Schöndorfská, Špitálska and Dunajská gates.

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National Wine Salon of the Slovak Republic

National Wine Salon of the Slovak Republic

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Castle tour

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Panoramic tour

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Squash and thai massage in hotel Devín

Squash and thai massage in hotel Devín

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Botanical Garden in Bratislava

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iCOMBAT Laser Game

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Kart One Arena

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Team Up

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Jump Arena

Jump Arena

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Grand Cru Wine Gallery

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The Wineshop TRUNK

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Pulitzer

Pulitzer

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Pod Kamenným Stromom

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Zeppelin cafe & souvenirs

With the arrival of Zeppelin there has finally been discovered an establishment in the city center that is not an overpriced tourist trap.

Bratislava Burgess Brewery

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National Wine Salon of the Slovak Republic

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Arcadia Hotel *****

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Skaritz Hotel & Residence ****

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iCOMBAT Laser Game

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Kart One Arena

Kart One Arena

Try what it's like to drive at full throttle in the largest go-kart hall in Slovakia.

Výletné plavby po Dunaji

Get us a memorable experience . You do not own a boat , you can rent it with us, or try Safari on personal watercraft.

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Jump Arena

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Black River Golf Resort

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Areál Divoká voda

Whitewater is a sport complex that offers a wide range of activities for professional athletes as well as for amateurs.

Museum of pharmacy

Museum of pharmacy

Visit the Museum of Pharmacy, which has 8,500 items and almost 3,000 volumes of old pharmaceutical literature, which is unique in Slovakia.

Bratislava City Gallery

Bratislava City Gallery

The Bratislava City Gallery is the second largest gallery in Slovakia. Its activities are associated with permanent exhibitions of a part of the extensive visual art collection and with regular presentations of valuable pieces of visual art of Slovak and foreign origin, focusing not only on old works, such as Gothic art but also on the latest trends.

Michael's Courtyard Gallery

Michael's Courtyard Gallery

The Michael's Courtyard Gallery was founded on December 12, 1995. It is located in the basement area of the former Jesenák's Palace on Michalská no. 3 in Bratislava. The antique vaults and brick walls give a special feeling to the area that is frequented by both artists and numerous visitors.

GUnaGU Theatre

GUnaGU Theatre

Divadlo GUnaGU je profesionálny súbor, ktorý hrá výlučne vlastné, autorské hry. GUnaGU vzniklo v roku 1985 pôvodne ako amatérsky súbor (zakladateľmi boli lekár Viliam Klimáček a matematici Ivan Mizera, Zuzana Benešová, Milan Paštéka).

City History Museum - Old City Hall MMB

City History Museum - Old City Hall MMB

The concept of the exposition of the City History Museum in the Old Town Hall puts the emphasis on presenting the history of Bratislava’s residents with a background of historical events affecting life within the city from prehistoric times to present day.

Astorka / Korzo ´90 Theatre

Astorka / Korzo ´90 Theatre

Divadlo Korzo´90 bolo založené 1. 4. 1990 a od septembra 1990 sa datuje prvá sezóna 1990/1991. V roku 1993 prijalo meno Astorka Korzo´90 podľa názvu bývalej kaviarne Astória, ktorá sa nachádzala v budove pôvodného sídla Divadla Astorka Korzo´90 na Suchom mýte 17. Od roku 2002 pôsobí Astorka na Námestí SNP 33.

Museum of Viticulture and Museum of Historical Interiors - Apponyi Palace MMB

Museum of Viticulture and Museum of Historical Interiors - Apponyi Palace MMB

The Rococo-style palace was built on the initiative of Count Juraj Apponyi of Oponice between 1761 and 1762. The building was purchased by local authorities in 1867, and since 1932 it has been used by the City Museum of Bratislava. Since 2008, after it underwent vast reconstruction, it has been the seat of the Museum of Viticulture and the Museum of Historical Interiors.

Museum of Jewish Culture SNM Bratislava

Museum of Jewish Culture SNM Bratislava

The exposition of Jewish culture in Slovakia is located in the Zsigray mansion in Bratislava. The Museum of Jewish Culture is also in charge of exhibitions held in synagogues in Žilina, Prešov and Trnava.

Motor-car Hodonínska

Motor-car Hodonínska

Požičajte si Mercedes a prejdite s ním celé Slovensko štýlovo. Vyberte sa na dobrodružstvá sám, s partnerom, priateľmi, alebo rodinou a podľa toho si vyberte typ vozidla, ktoré Vám najviac vyhovuje.

Motor-car Tuhovská

Motor-car Tuhovská

Požičajte si Mercedes a prejdite s ním celé Slovensko štýlovo. Vyberte sa na dobrodružstvá sám, s partnerom, priateľmi, alebo rodinou a podľa toho si vyberte typ vozidla, ktoré Vám najviac vyhovuje.

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