Eastern and Central Europe (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

BRATISLAVA 307

The tower, 85 m
(280 ft) tall, is
topped by a
slender cupola
and a gold-plated
replica of the
Hungarian crown;
a reminder that
the cathedral was
once the venue
for coronations.

The Chapel of the Czech

queen, Sophia, and the

Canons’ Chapel are

adjacent to the sacristy

under the tower.

Main portal with

Neo-Gothic vestibule

Interior

In the late 19th century the

Baroque furnishings were

replaced with Neo-Gothic ones

and the main altar, along

with its angels pay ing homage

to St Martin, was removed.

Stained-Glass

Windows

The stained glass

in the presbytery

dates from the

second half of the

19th century and

was mostly pro-

duced by the

Viennese com-

pany, K Geyling.

. Altar of St Anne’s Chapel
The central section of the
ornate altarpiece in St Anne’s
Chapel depicts the scene of
the Crucifixion of Christ.

VISITORS’ CHECKLIST

Rudnayovo náměstí 1. Map B5.

Tel (02) 5443 1359. # Apr–Oct:

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1:30–11pm Sun; Nov–Mar: times

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