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Bratislava Castle is one of the oldest castles in Slovakia. Th e earliest recorded mention dates back to 907 when Hungarian troops defeated the Bavarians. Until the 13th century, the castle had a church character and later it also had an administrative function, when part of the Bratislava County authority was seated there. In 1811, the castle burned down and was dilapidating until 1953, when its reconstruction began. Currently, it serves as a museum of history.
A walk up to the castle is a part of almost every excursion route through Bratislava. It most frequently begins at St. Martin's Cathedral, then beneath the New Bridge over the Danube to access the other side of the busy main road and then up the Castle Stairs, which lead to the Sigismund Gate. Drivers wanting to visit the castle most often take Palisady (Palisades) Street, which winds up the hill to a parking lot near the castle entrance, a short walk from the parking area through the Vienna Gate.
