Bosorka Statue

The Bosorka statue, the witch of Bratislava

A few metres from Bratislava Castle, a surprising statue pays tribute to many women: Bosorka, the witch. The Bratislava audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this singular work, installed on the castle hill, and the memory it carries.

A work by the sculptor Tibor Bártfay

Created at the end of the 1980s by the sculptor Tibor Bártfay, the Bosorka statue, the witch, is installed on the hill of Bratislava Castle, on Mikulášska Street. This work pays tribute to the women once accused of witchcraft. Surprising and full of meaning, it invites remembrance of these fates and brings a singular touch to the heritage of the city.

What to see

You admire this surprising statue, a tribute to the women accused of witchcraft, on the castle hill. A work by the sculptor Tibor Bártfay, it is part of the tradition of unusual statues that make the charm of Bratislava. It is an original stop, to be discovered during the climb to the castle.

Practical information

The Bosorka statue lies on Mikulášska Street, on the hill of Bratislava Castle, reachable on foot. It is an open-air work, freely visible at all times, with no ticket office. On the level, it is discovered during the climb to the castle; the area has slopes, to be taken into account.

Who created the Bosorka statue of Bratislava?

The sculptor Tibor Bártfay, at the end of the 1980s; the statue pays tribute to the women once accused of witchcraft.

Where is the Bosorka statue?

On Mikulášska Street, on the hill of Bratislava Castle, a few metres from the fortress.