History and Archaeology of the Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Castle is an iconic place and a must see for every visitor of Bratislasva. Discover who, when and why built it on a small hill above the Danube. If you like the past this tour will make you familiar with many historical events, architectural development, people who lived in and archaeological excavations of the Castle. Excavations between 2009 and 2012 can be ranked among the top European findings in those years. You will set foot in places where emperors, kings as well as a pope and cardinals shaped history of ancient and medieval Central Europe. The Castle was chosen by several kings as their residence and was a birthplace of one saint. It witnessed a victorious Magyar battle in the early 10th century, was admired by Crusaders, witheld many sieges. One fortress that has guarded Bratislava since the 1st century BC. Please note that visit of the History Museum is part of this tour. If you wish to skip the Museum please contact me for updated and shorter 2-hours version of this tour.

- We are going to the southern terrace and I will explain you the local geography and the importance of the Castle Hill. We will talk about the 9th century Great Moravian Empire in front of the equestrian Svatopluk statue. - After that we are going to the courtyard and will give you an overview of the architectural development of the medieval castle. - Next stop will be the upper eastern terrace with its archaeological findings and a mysteries. From the upper terrace is just few steps to the lower terrace where we will talk about Arpadian rulers and the archaeological research of the eastern and southern hill slopes. - We cannot miss the northern terrace with its baroque garden and unique archaeological finds. - Last but not least we will continue the tour in the History Museum at the Castle.