St. Martin's Cathedral - Bratislava, Slovakia
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The St. Martin's Cathedral (Slovak: Katedrála svätého Martina, German: Kathedrale des Heiligen Martin, Hungarian: Szent Márton-dóm or Koronázó templom) is a cathedral in Slovakia's capital, Bratislava.
Waymark Code: WMDZ77
Location: Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia
Date Posted: 03/12/2012
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It is situated at the western border of the historical city center below Bratislava Castle. It is the largest and finest, as well as one of the oldest churches in Bratislava, known especially for previously being the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary. Currently, it is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Bratislava.
Together with the Castle on the hill adjacent, and somewhat similar in its striking but fairly stark Gothic lines and colouring, St Martins’ 85 m spire dominates Old Town’s skyline. The tower virtually formed a part of the town’s fortifications, built as it was into the city’s defensive walls.
Address: Dóm sv. Martina
Rudnayovo námestie No. 1
811 01 Bratislava
Religious affiliation: Roman - catholic
Date founded or constructed: 1311 - 1452
Web site: [Web Link]
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