Michael’s Gate (Michalská brána) is the only surviving gate of Bratislava’s medieval city fortifications, a 14th century tower with a Baroque onion dome added in the 18th century. It houses a weapons museum and an observation deck with views over the Old Town rooftops. Located at Michalská ulica 22, 5 minutes from the Main Square. Check muzeumbratislava.sk for current opening times and entrance fees.
monument in Bratislava
Michael's Gate Bratislava
Also known as Michalská brána
Michael's Gate is the only surviving gate of Bratislava's medieval city fortifications, a 14th century tower that has been standing at the edge of the Old Town for over 600 years while the walls around it were gradually demolished.
- Type
- monument
- Destination
- Bratislava
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Founded
- 14th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Michalská ulica 22, 811 01 Bratislava
- Coordinates
- 48.1452, 17.1067
- Official website
- Visit website