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PMR458-03 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slovakia's National Theatre, built according to plans of Viennese architects in 1884-6. The Ganymede Fountain, in front of the theatre, is the work of V.O. Tilgner. Keywords: picturesque, culture, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR458-02 Slovakia, Bratislava: denizen of the underworld? Bronze street sculpture on Panská (Street). Keywords: Pressburg, artistic, whimsical, capital city
PMR458-01 Slovakia, Bratislava: "U Salvatora" pharmacy, in a still-to-be-renovated Neo-Renaissance building at Panská (Street) 35. Keywords: national heritage, capital city, Pressburg, architecture
PMR457-12 Slovakia, Bratislava: Terrace and facade of the new parliament building overlooking the River Danube. Keywords: architecture, assembly, congress, capital city, Pressburg
PMR457-11 Slovakia, Bratislava: Bratislava Fortress (Hrad), visible for miles around, was destroyed in a fire in 1811, rebuilt from 1953. The first fortress on this site was built by the Slavs in the 9th century. Known locally as "the bedstead". Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, defence, fortifications, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-10 Slovakia, Bratislava: SNP Bridge ("Bridge of the Uprising of the Slovakian People") spans the River Danube to the residential area "Petrzalka", where 150,000 people live. Atop the bridge supports is a restaurant with a panoramic view. Keywords: picturesque, dormitory suburb, river barges, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-09 Slovakia, Bratislava: St. Martin's Cathedral was used from 1563 to 1830 for the coronations of the kings of Hungary, when Budapest was occupied by the Turks; hence the gold crown atop the spire. The red building is an extension to the Slovakian National Gallery. River Danube can be seen in the distance. Keywords: mediaeval, panorama, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-08 Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-07 Slovakia, Bratislava: the "Good Shepherd" ("U dobrého pastiera"), a carefully restored Rococo building, is home to a museum of clocks and watches. Keywords: picturesque, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-06 Slovakia, Bratislava: the Austrian Embassy, newly restored. Keywords: picturesque, wood-carving, stone-carving, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage
PMR457-05 Slovakia, Bratislava: Michalská (Street) with Michalský brána, the sole survivor of three town gate-towers, the oldest part of which dates back to the 14th century. Keywords: mediaeval, street scene, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-04 Slovakia, Bratislava: typical of the narrow alleyways in the old quarter of the city is the Basteigasse. Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR457-03 Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". View of the entrance with Slovakian flag. Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion
PMR457-02 Slovakia, Bratislava: Palais Grassalkowich, built 1760-65 for Prince Anton Grassalkowich, until recently used by the communist youth organisation "Young Pioneers". Keywords: picturesque, national heritage, architecture, Pressburg, capital city, palace, mansion
PMR457-01 Slovakia, Bratislava: Renaissance arcades in the inner court of the Old Town Hall (Stará radnica), dating in part from 13/14th century. It now houses the City Museum. Keywords: mediaeval, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR456-12 Slovakia, Bratislava: Hlavné námestie (square) with the tower of the Old Town Hall and the Roland statue over the fountain of the same name. Keywords: mediaeval, cobblestones, capital city, Pressburg, architecture, national heritage, picturesque
PMR456-11 Slovakia, Bratislava: the castle facade of the new parliament building. Keywords: national heritage, capital city, architecture, Pressburg, congress
PMR456-10 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava. Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg
PMR456-09 Slovakia, Bratislava: some of the memorial stones to soviet soldiers round the Slavín Monument. Keywords: Pressburg, capital city
PMR456-08 Slovakia, Bratislava: Slavín Monument, erected in 1960 to the memory of 6000 soviet soldiers who lost their lives in the battle for Bratislava. Keywords: architecture, capital city, statue, sculpture, memorial, national heritage, Pressburg

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