Kutscherfeldov palác

Kutscherfeldov palác is a Baroque residence in Bratislava's Old Town featuring a three-story structure with four wings enclosing an interior courtyard. The rooms connect through a grand staircase adorned with ornamental railings, creating a layout designed for both living and entertaining.

The palace was built in 1762 by Leopold von Kutscherfeld, an administrator of imperial estates, replacing three medieval properties on the same site. Its construction represented the transformation of the area from medieval to modern times.

The palace once served as a social hub for the city's elite, though it now functions primarily as an administrative building. Walking past its facade, you can sense how such residences shaped the rhythm of urban life during the 18th and 19th centuries.

The palace sits at the intersection of Main Square and Sedlarska Street in the heart of the Old Town. Since it functions as a diplomatic building, interior access is not available, but you can view the exterior freely from the street.

Unlike other aristocratic houses from this period, the palace's main portal displays no coat of arms from previous owners. This absence of heraldic symbols makes it an unusual example of Baroque representation without the typical markers of status.

Location: Bratislava

Inception: 3 Millenium

Architectural style: Late Baroque

Address: Hlavné námestie 358/7, 811 01 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia

Website: https://ssdz.sk/ssdz/properties/kutscherfeldov-palac

GPS coordinates: 48.14323,17.10843

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:47