Palace in Bratislava, Slovakia
Primate's Palace |
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Front facade of the Primate's Palace |
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Former names | Prímási palota |
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Type | Palace |
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Architectural style | Classicist |
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Location | Bratislava, Slovakia |
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Address | Primaciálne námestie 1, 814 99, Bratislava |
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Current tenants | Office of the Mayor of Bratislava |
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Construction started | 1777 |
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Completed | 1781 |
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Architect(s) | Melchior Hefele |
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The Primate's Palace (Slovak: Primaciálny palác) is a neoclassical palace in the Old Town of Bratislava the capital of Slovakia. It was built from 1778 to 1781 for Archbishop József Batthyány, after the design of architect Melchior Hefele. In 1805, the Palace's Hall of Mirrors saw the signing of the fourth Peace of Pressburg, ending the War of the Third Coalition. Today, it serves as the seat of Mayor of Bratislava.