Church of the Annunciation

A Franciscan church that you must visit or see when you are in Bratislava. In the city center, near the old square, the fountain, close to the city museum. Fantastic architecture and cathedral courtyard. It was a holiday and there were many tourists walking around here. Also, I am delighted with the place and bench to sit in the courtyard where you can feel the wonderful spirit of the past.

The Franciscan Church (Slovak: Františkánsky kostol or Kostol Zvestovania Pána) is the oldest existing religious (sacral) building in the Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia.[2] The church was consecrated in the year 1297 in the presence of King Andrew III of Hungary. In the past, the church building served for larger gatherings of townspeople or Hungarian nobles. In 1526 Ferdinand I, Holy Roman Emperor was elected here to become the King of Hungary. During coronations, kings used to knight nobles as Knights of the Order of the Golden Spur in this church.
The building was damaged several times by fire and earthquake and only a small part of its original form is preserved, most notably the presbytery. The adjacent Chapel of Saint John the Evangelist with a crypt, built in the second half of the 14th century is considered one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the city.

The oldest church in Bratislava. Check how old is the internal entrance which was covered by the current external door during reconstruction. The internal is also really beautiful.

Lovely old church in the old town. Step inside to appreciate the architecture .I went in early evening and it was absolutely empty.

A very warm feeling inside, a lot of light in the evening and four Christmas trees in January. ^_^

building was good. exterior is quite old but very beautiful interior. but there was a man who was sleeping on the floor...

Beautiful bumped into bands practise here vocals absolutely stunning audio experience. Feel lucky.

The Franciscan Church is the oldest existing religious building in the Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. The church was consecrated in the year 1297 in the presence of King Andrew III of Hungary. In the past, the church building served for larger gatherings of townspeople or Hungarian nobles. A great place to visit.

1€ to climb tower

Very interesting church with a lot to see. Very pleasant and nice monk works there. Strongly recommend it in Bratislava.

Beautiful mass. We’d 1830 mass was packed with a young community. How inspiring!

Interesting architecture. Presented in time of Sunday's st. mass.

Gorgeous church with beautiful interior and rich history

A pleasant place for spiritual renewal

Beautiful part of the center, very nice church.

Beautiful Frantiskan church, very nice for weddings

Beautiful catholic church in heart of old town

Remains of Saint Reparatus..

Very nice place although by the location

😉Amazing beautiful church...