Most of Bratislava’s top sights are situated in the charming Old Town quarter, where centuries-old buildings now house interesting museums, shops and cafés. Walking through the narrow streets of this district will take you past the Town Hall, the must-visit Primates’ Palace and the ancient Michael’s Gate while the impressive St Martin’s Cathedral sits at the edge of the historic centre.

Michael’s Gate
This 14th-century landmark is the city’s last remaining of three original gates that made up the city’s medieval fortifications. It makes for an interesting visit as it houses an exhibition on ancient weapons. The gate’s photogenic onion dome, a mid-18th-century addition to the gate, is covered in copper and provides nice vistas over the Old Town. 
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Old Town
Bratislava’s Old Town deserves exploring and is where most visitors spend the majority of their time in the city. Not only does it contain some of the city’s best museums and architecture, but it also lines the Danube, along which you can enjoy a relaxing river cruise. Highlights of the Old Town include the Slovak National Gallery, the Slovak National Museum and the Slovak National Theatre.

Old Town Hall
Having started out as a collection of burghers’ houses, Bratislava’s Old Town Hall today houses the interesting City Museum where the city’s history can be traced through fascinating exhibits. At night, the building is illuminated and in summer, the Town Hall becomes the site of lively brass band performances. The building mixes Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles. 
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Primate’s Palace
Not to be missed on any visit to Bratislava is this imposing pink-coloured, Neoclassical palace where the fourth Peace of Pressburg was famously signed in 1805 after the Battle of Austerlitz. Tours of the palace take visitors through the Hall of Mirrors and past 17th century, British-made tapestries depicting scenes from the legend of Hero and Leander. 
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St Martin’s Cathedral
This 15th-century Gothic cathedral is one of the city’s best known landmarks, being the oldest and biggest of the city’s churches, and was the site of royal coronations between the 16th and 19th centuries, including the coronations of 11 kings. The church encompasses three large naves and a tower which is topped by a replica of the Crown of St Stephen. 
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