Main Square
Hlavné námestie
The central square of the old town, surrounded by the old town hall and assorted palaces, with the Roland Fountain in the center. In winter it is the main venue of the Christmas market.
The Roland (Maximilian) Fountain on the square was built in 1572 and is the oldest fountain in the city. Nearby are a palace housing the Japanese Embassy, a bench where a bronze statue of a Napoleonic soldier leans, and outdoor cafés. From late November until Christmas, the main square and the nearby Františkánske Square fill with wooden huts selling mulled wine, roasted pork sandwiches, and handicrafts.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Čumil (Man at Work)
- Old Town Hall
- Primate's Palace
- Hviezdoslav Square
- Slovak National Theatre (Historic Building)
- Michael's Gate
- Slovak National Gallery
- St. Martin's Cathedral