Johann Pálffy Palace, Bratislava

Johann Pálffy Palace (Slovak: Pálffyho or Pálfiho Palác) is a late Classicism-style building in the Old Town of Bratislava. Built originally for Count Leopold Pálffy, Count of Pozsony County and a Major General in the armed forces of Empress Maria Theresa, the palace is a good example of a Baroque architecture. Over the years, archeological digs have unearthed traces of a Gothic structure, which once stood on the grounds of the palace, along with Roman and Celtic artifacts.

The palace has had many uses, since it was first constructed as a home for Count Leopold Pálffy. It has been a government mint, the location of one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s early concerts and the site of the Austrian embassy. Visitors will want to spend time visiting the on-site gallery, which displays a rich collection of the original paintings of Dutch and Flemish masters from the 17th and 18th centuries including, Rembrandt and Rubens.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Palickap.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Bratislava. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Create Your Own Self-Guided Walk to Visit This Sight

Sight Name: Johann Pálffy Palace
Sight Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (See walking tours in Bratislava)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:

Bratislava Old Town

Walking Tours in Bratislava, Slovakia

Create Your Own Walk in Bratislava

Creating your own self-guided walk in Bratislava is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Bratislava Old Town

The cityscape of Bratislava is characterized by medieval and other ancient buildings, the lion's share of which are concentrated in the Old Town. The special charm of the city's old quarter never ceases to amaze and is bound to leave anyone absolutely dazzled with its beauty.

The Old Town is indeed Bratislava's historic center, and as such, houses many historic monuments and... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles

Historical Churches

Although somewhat modest in terms of sights, compared to the neighboring Vienna or Prague, the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, does have a collection of historical churches that may be of interest to lovers of religious architecture.

Perhaps one of the most prominent landmarks in this area is Saint Martin's Cathedral. Dating back to the mid-15th century, this Gothic-style temple with a... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles

Bratislava Architectural Jewels

For centuries, Bratislava has been influenced by European art, culture, and architecture. The juxtaposition of styles here creates a captivating fabric where centuries-old Gothic and Baroque structures harmonize with sleek, modern designs.

The majestic Bratislava Castle, perched on a hill overlooking the Danube River since the 9th century, has seen many renovations over the years. Today, it... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles

Bratislava Introduction Walking Tour

The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, is a lovely city straddling the river Danube near the convergence of the Austrian and Hungarian borders. Such closeness had its toll on the city's long and often tumultuous history, in which the Austrians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks played their role.

Formerly part of the Hungarian Kingdom, from 1536 to 1783 it was the... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles