Pálffy Palace

Pálffy Palace sits on Ventúrska Street with an elaborate facade featuring a prominent portal decorated with carved stone reliefs. The interior comprises multiple levels containing rooms used for rotating art exhibitions by the Bratislava City Gallery.

Construction began in 1747 when Count Leopold Pálffy commissioned the building during Habsburg rule under Empress Maria Theresa. The project emerged during a period when Bratislava was undergoing significant urban renewal and architectural development.

The palace reflects the tastes and status of the noble family who built it, with rooms and decorations that show how the city's elite lived. Visitors can see how architectural choices expressed wealth and influence during that period.

The building is easily accessible in the Old Town center and features rotating art displays throughout the year. Plan ahead as opening hours vary and exhibitions change regularly, so checking ahead helps you see what is currently on display.

Excavations below the palace uncovered remnants of an earlier Gothic structure, revealing layers of different historical periods built one on top of another. Archaeological finds such as Roman and Celtic artifacts in the basement show that this site has been inhabited for over a thousand years.

Location: District of Bratislava I

GPS coordinates: 48.14272,17.10665

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:04