St. Martin’s Cathedral is the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary, where eleven kings were crowned between 1563 and 1830 when Bratislava served as the Hungarian royal capital under Habsburg rule. The 300-kilogram golden crown replica on top of the 85-meter tower marks that history visibly. The Gothic interior dates from the 13th to 15th centuries, making it genuinely medieval rather than a later revival. Entry is free; plan 30 minutes. The cathedral sits directly below Bratislava Castle in the old town, a natural pairing for anyone exploring the castle district.
cathedral in Bratislava
St Martin's Cathedral Bratislava
Also known as Katedrála svätého Martina
The crown on the tower of St. Martin's Cathedral is not decorative: it is a 300-kilogram golden replica of the Hungarian royal crown, placed there to mark that eleven Hungarian kings were crowned inside this building.
- Type
- cathedral
- Destination
- Bratislava
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 15th century
- Era
- Gothic
- Address
- Rudnayovo námestie 1, 811 01 Bratislava
- Coordinates
- 48.1420, 17.1049
- Official website
- Visit website