Great Evangelical Church, Bratislava, Baroque church in Old Town District, Slovakia
The Great Evangelical Church is a baroque religious building in the Old Town with a distinctive tall steeple and facade details from the late 1700s. The interior features broad windows and high ceilings that create a light and spacious feeling throughout the worship space.
Construction started in 1776 after the Habsburg authorities granted permission for Protestant worship in this area. The building became a landmark of religious change during this transformative period in the region.
The church serves as an active place of worship for the Protestant community and hosts regular gatherings that reflect the faith traditions of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession. Walking through during a service offers insight into how congregations here have maintained their religious practices for generations.
The main entrance opens onto Panenská Street in the Old Town center. Visitors should plan their visit around service times if they wish to see the interior while being respectful of worshippers.
The church was intentionally designed with generous windows to allow more natural light than traditional churches of its era. This unusual approach reflected reformist ideas that sought to make the worship space brighter and more open.
Location: District of Bratislava I
Operator: Evanjelický cirkevný zbor Bratislava Staré mesto
Website: http://velkykostol.sk
GPS coordinates: 48.14758,17.10548
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:48
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