Slovak National Bank, Bratislava

Slovak National Bank, Bratislava

A member of the European System of Central Banks, The Slovak National Bank Building is home to the Central Bank of Slovakia. The structure is one of the tallest buildings in Bratislava and opened its doors to the public in 2002. The building has 33 stories with 3 underground levels. It has 23 elevators and the capacity to hold 1,000 people. The Central Bank opened for business in 1993 under the authority of the Slovakian government. The financial institution is the body that is accountable for the economic transactions of the nation. The bank has 9 regional branches throughout the country. It is charged with the responsibility of making monetary policy, issuance of euro banknotes, financial stability and foreign exchange operations. The organization also supervises and monitors the financial markets. The organization oversees three important sections under the umbrella of the department of statistics which are critical to the daily operation of the Slovakian financial markets. They are the foreign exchange, banking statistics and general statistics. These departments are responsible for monitoring the pecuniary values and financial trends globally and, regulating the financial markets based on these analyses. Visitors to the city will want to explore the building and learn about the European financial markets.
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Sight Name: Slovak National Bank
Sight Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (See walking tours in Bratislava)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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