St. Martin's Cathedral
Dóm svätého Martina
A Gothic cathedral where eleven Hungarian kings and eight queens were crowned between 1563 and 1830. A gilded replica of St. Stephen's crown sits atop its spire.
The cathedral was built in the 14th and 15th centuries and is Bratislava's most important church. For nearly three centuries, while the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary was based here, it served as the coronation church. At a height of 85 meters on the spire, a gilded replica of the St. Stephen's Crown weighing about 300 kilograms can be seen. Inside, you can visit the Chapel of St. John the Almsgiver and the underground burial vaults. The cathedral sits right at the foot of the castle hill and forms a line with the castle. Entry is free, but the crypt and treasury require a small admission fee. Visits are not permitted during Mass.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat approx. 09:00–17:00; Sunday afternoons
Nearby sights
- Hviezdoslav Square
- Michael's Gate
- Main Square
- Čumil (Man at Work)
- Slovak National Gallery
- Old Town Hall
- Bratislava Castle
- Primate's Palace