The Presidential Palace

The Presidential Palace, also known as Grassalkovich Palace, is one of the most beautiful buildings in Bratislava. This attraction is extremely popular among tourists and is a landmark for the Slovaks. This is the current residence of the first woman president in history.  But this is not the only reason for its importance to Slovaks. It is also one of the most popular tourist places and is considered mandatory for visits.

Since 1760 the palace has been throwing the most luxurious balls, social gatherings and evening parties, accompanied by the orchestra conducted by Joseph Haydn himself.

The first owner of the Palace was Count Anton Grassalkovich, Empress Maria Theresa’s friend. He was famous for his love of loud social events. The residence was inherited by his son, who reconstructed the building and in 1897 the new version of the Palace went to Archduke Frederick.

Unfortunately, the Palace did not become the family estate for the archduke and in 1919 it became a property of the state. Thirty years later, the building was given to the pioneers and during the period of its use it was quite badly damaged. Therefore, it had to be restored in 1996, after which the palace had become known by its current name – The Presidential.

Tourists around the world fell in love with this location thanks to the gorgeous fountain near the entrance, decorated with the sculpture of the planet Earth. The sculpture symbolizes peace and harmony between nations. Additionally, the building itself is an object of universal admiration. The Presidential Palace is a classic late Baroque apartment building. Symmetrical two-story facade is divided by the avant-garde with arcades and a balcony, surrounding the main entrance.  Unfortunately, it is prohibited to get inside the palace, because it is used for state needs. However, you can take a walk around the palace and enjoy the view of a public French-style flower garden.

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