Primate's Palace
Primaciálny palác
A pink neoclassical palace. In 1805, Napoleon and Austria signed the Peace of Pressburg here. The Mirror Hall and English tapestries are highlights.
The palace was built in 1781 for Archbishop Esterházy. A sculpture of an archbishop's hat weighing about 150 kg sits on its roof. The Mirror Hall on the second floor is where the peace treaty was signed. The room also holds six 17th-century tapestries woven for the English royal court, which tell the story of Hero and Leander and are a rare complete set in Europe. The palace now serves as the mayor's office, and its exhibition rooms are open to visitors. It is closed on Mondays. Admission is inexpensive, and a visit takes about 45 minutes.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Old Town Hall
- Čumil (Man at Work)
- Main Square
- Slovak National Theatre (Historic Building)
- Hviezdoslav Square
- Michael's Gate
- Slovak National Gallery
- St. Martin's Cathedral