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Comment: Statue of Roland located in the fountain of Hlavne Square. Roland's Fountain is the most common meeting point among Bratislavians coming to the Old Town. This sandstone, renaisance fountain was designed by the Austrian-born stone mason O. Luttringer. According to tradition this fountain was named "Roland's Fountain" after the town law enforcer of the Middle Ages. In fact this title was given to the fountain by the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Maximilian II, who was crowned in Bratislava in 1563. There is a nice legend which says: Every year at midnight on the 1st of January, the top part of the fountain is said to rotate. However, according to tradition, this can only be seen by people born in Bratislava with the best human qualities.
BratislavaPhoto_5053 * The Old Town Hall (Stara Radnica) is a complex of three 14th-15th century buildings. One of them is the tower which does not only show the time, but also day and night by means of a ball. The tower goes back to the 14th century, but was rebuilt in the 18th century in the Baroque style. * 599 x 799 * (101KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5044 * The Japanese Embassy found in Hlavne Square (Main Square ) * 799 x 599 * (168KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5045 * More large and decorated buildings that line Hlavne square. (The Main Square). Former name of the square was The Market Square and it was renamed into The Main Square because not only markets took place here but also all social events such as celebrations and exucitions were done here. Later on it was called The Square of 4th April which should remind people of the day when the Soviet army freed Bratislava. Nowadays it's called The Main Square again... * 799 x 599 * (168KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5046 * Facade of a highly decorated and well restored building at Hlavne Square. * 599 x 784 * (173KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5051 * Facade of another decorated grey building found at the Main Square. Neo-Baroque building which was built at the end of the 19th century for F. Palugyay. It was built on the site of an older building which was, according to tradition, the oldest house in Bratislava. The original house on this site was known as Burg and House of the Spectre and was connected to many myths and legends. * 799 x 599 * (173KB)
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BratislavaPhoto_5052 * Details of the facade and terrace of one building at the Old Town Main Square (Hlavne Square) * 599 x 784 * (162KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5085 * Small metal statue of Napoleaon. Napoleon tried to invade this city during his reign. * 799 x 599 * (186KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5054 * Motor driven tourist-cabins which goes slowly aroun old town bratiislava. Ideal for a quick city tour. * 799 x 599 * (202KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5055 * The Main Square also hosts a dozen or so small hut-like souvenir shops with all kinds of gifts. * 592 x 799 * (223KB)

BratislavaPhoto_5056 * More photos of large and well-maintained building in Bratislava. * 799 x 599 * (144KB)
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