Then between 1635 and 1649, Nicolaus Pálfy added third flour above all four wings, and erected pointed turrets of uniform facades on all four corners. This gave the castle its characteristic present-day look.



Slavín

Up on the hill is Slavín, a striking monument to the nearly 7000 Russian soldiers killed liberating Bratislava during World War II.



Grassalkovich palace

Grassalkovich palace on Hodžovo square, where newly-elected President lives.