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Kostol Zvestovania / Františkáni / Františkánsky kostol
The Franciscan Church is the oldest existing religious (sacral) building in the Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The church was consecrated in the year 1297 in the presence of King Andrew III of Hungary. In the past, the church building served for larger gatherings of townspeople or Hungarian nobles. In 1526 Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was elected here to become the King of Hungary. During coronations, kings used to knight nobles as Knights of the Order of the Golden Spur in this church.
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Mirbachov palác
Rococo Palace built 1768–1770. Today it hosts the Bratislava City Gallery.
Bratislava City Gallery is also a good pick to see displays of historical fine arts, paintings and sculptures along with interesting temporary exhibitions.
Primaciálny palác
Now the seat of the Mayor of Bratislava.
Kostol Najsvätejšieho Spasitel'a
Michalská brána
This 51-m-high tower above the gate with its green copper roof is one of the best known and the oldest buildings in Bratislava. It was built in the 14th century as one of the four gates to the city.