Slavín War Memorial
Slavín
A war memorial and cemetery on a hill, honoring Soviet soldiers who died in World War II, with nearly 7,000 buried. It is also a quiet viewpoint with panoramic city views.
The memorial was completed in 1960. Its central column tower is about 39 meters tall and is topped by a sculpture of a soldier holding a flag, surrounded by a neatly arranged cemetery. It sits on a hilltop above an upscale villa district. Fewer visitors come here than to the castle, and from it you can see the Old Town, the castle, the Danube and the Kamzík TV Tower in the distance. Entry is free. It is about a 25-minute uphill walk from the Old Town, or you can take a bus to a nearby point and walk the rest. Please be respectful.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Grassalkovich Palace
- Michael's Gate
- Bratislava Castle
- St. Martin's Cathedral
- Main Square
- Old Town Hall
- Primate's Palace
- Čumil (Man at Work)