St. Martin’s Cathedral

St. Martin's Cathedral of Bratislava, the coronation church

St. Martin's Cathedral is the largest and most important church of Bratislava, the seat of the archbishop of the city. The Bratislava audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this Gothic monument, once the coronation place of the monarchs of Hungary.

A Gothic coronation cathedral

Built in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries in a Gothic style, St. Martin's Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours, represented in a large equestrian statue. For centuries, it was the coronation place of the monarchs of the kingdom of Hungary, of which Bratislava, then called Pressburg, was long the capital. It is the most important religious building of the city.

What to see

You admire the Gothic architecture, the nave, the chapels and the large equestrian statue of Saint Martin. The coronation place of the kings of Hungary, the cathedral is full of history. It is a major stop for lovers of religious heritage, at the foot of the castle hill of Bratislava.

Practical information

St. Martin's Cathedral lies at the foot of the castle hill, in the heart of the old town of Bratislava, reachable on foot. A working Catholic place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; hours vary with celebrations and the season, and a contribution may be requested. It is best to check them before coming.

Why is St. Martin's Cathedral important?

Because it is the largest church of Bratislava, the seat of the archbishop, and it was the coronation place of the monarchs of Hungary.

To whom is Bratislava Cathedral dedicated?

To Saint Martin of Tours, represented inside by a large equestrian statue; the building is in the Gothic style.