Clarissine Church, Gothic church and arts venue in Old Town, Slovakia.
Klarissinnenkirche is a Gothic church in Bratislava's Old Town featuring a pentagonal tower and vaulted ceilings. The interior displays pointed-arch windows and stone ribbed vaults characteristic of medieval construction from its period of origin.
Construction began in 1297 when Poor Clares nuns settled in Bratislava with royal backing for their convent. Following the convent's closure in 1782, the building transitioned to serve other purposes including use as a legal academy.
The name refers to the Poor Clares nuns who made this their spiritual home for centuries. Today the space hosts concerts and exhibitions that bring a different kind of gathering to these walls.
The church sits in the Old Town center, making it easy to reach as part of a walking tour. Check ahead about opening times since the space hosts both religious services and cultural events.
After closing as a convent, the building housed a legal academy where composer Bela Bartok received part of his education. This shift shows how religious buildings in Central Europe found new purposes beyond their original calling.
Location: District of Bratislava I
Operator: Bratislavské kultúrne a informačné stredisko
Website: https://bkis.sk/klarisky
GPS coordinates: 48.14387,17.10547
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:06
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