Grassalkovich Palace

The Grassalkovich Palace, a rococo jewel of Bratislava

The sumptuous Grassalkovich Palace, dating from 1760, is one of the finest buildings of Bratislava. The Bratislava audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this rococo jewel, a former aristocratic summer residence now become the residence of the president of Slovakia.

The residence of Count Grassalkovich

It is to Count Anton Grassalkovich that the construction of this palace is owed, erected in 1760 as a summer residence. In the rococo style, the building stands out by its elegance and its refinement. Now the official residence of the president of Slovakia, it is surrounded by a fine French-style garden, open to the public, which makes it one of the most pleasant places of Bratislava.

What to see

You admire the rococo façade of the palace, its courtyard of honour and the fine French-style garden that stretches at the back, open to the public. The residence of the head of State, the palace is also a pleasant place to stroll. It is an elegant stop, between aristocratic heritage and greenery, in the heart of Bratislava.

Practical information

The Grassalkovich Palace lies in the heart of Bratislava, reachable on foot. The official residence of the president of Slovakia, the façade can be freely admired from the square; the interior cannot be visited, but the French-style garden, at the back, is generally open to the public according to its own hours. It is best to check them before coming.

Who had the Grassalkovich Palace built?

Count Anton Grassalkovich, in 1760, as a rococo-style summer residence; it is today the residence of the president of Slovakia.

Can you visit the Grassalkovich Palace?

The façade can be freely admired and the French-style garden, at the back, is generally open to the public; the interior, a presidential residence, cannot be visited.