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Archaeological Museum, Bratislava
The Archaeological Museum in Bratislava serves as a key division of the Slovak National Museum, specializing in the preservation and research of archaeological discoveries from the region, with items dating back to the Middle Ages. Established in 1991, this museum is strategically located in the Kamper Mansion, an architectural gem constructed in 1601 by František Kamper. The mansion itself is an impressive structure, featuring a Renaissance style complete with a former moat and drawbridge, four wings, and two stories, showcasing significant Italian craftsmanship in its lunette and cross-vaulting within the rooms.
The museum's extensive collection boasts over 136,000 artifacts, focusing primarily on the scientific exploration of these historical items. Among its exhibits, "Treasures of Slovakia’s Distant Past" stands out as a visitor favorite, presenting an array of artifacts that span from prehistoric times to the present day, including items crafted from clay, metal, glass, and wood, unearthed from various archaeological sites across Slovakia.
In addition to its exhibits, the Archaeological Museum also engages in educational outreach through the publication of various catalogs and periodicals, which are distributed to educational institutions worldwide, enriching the global understanding of Slovakia's rich archaeological heritage. This institution not only offers insights into the distant past but also stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural history of Slovakia.
The museum's extensive collection boasts over 136,000 artifacts, focusing primarily on the scientific exploration of these historical items. Among its exhibits, "Treasures of Slovakia’s Distant Past" stands out as a visitor favorite, presenting an array of artifacts that span from prehistoric times to the present day, including items crafted from clay, metal, glass, and wood, unearthed from various archaeological sites across Slovakia.
In addition to its exhibits, the Archaeological Museum also engages in educational outreach through the publication of various catalogs and periodicals, which are distributed to educational institutions worldwide, enriching the global understanding of Slovakia's rich archaeological heritage. This institution not only offers insights into the distant past but also stands as a testament to the architectural and cultural history of Slovakia.
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Sight Name: Archaeological Museum
Sight Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (See walking tours in Bratislava)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Bratislava, Slovakia (See walking tours in Bratislava)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Bratislava, Slovakia
Create Your Own Walk in Bratislava
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bratislava is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Perhaps one of the most prominent landmarks in this area is Saint Martin's Cathedral. Dating back to the mid-15th century, this Gothic-style temple with a... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
The Old Town is indeed Bratislava's historic center, and as such, houses many historic monuments and... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
The majestic Bratislava Castle, perched on a hill overlooking the Danube River since the 9th century, has seen many renovations over the years. Today, it... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
Bratislava Introduction Walking Tour
The capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, is a lovely city straddling the river Danube near the convergence of the Austrian and Hungarian borders. Such closeness had its toll on the city's long and often tumultuous history, in which the Austrians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Jews, Serbs and Slovaks played their role.
Formerly part of the Hungarian Kingdom, from 1536 to 1783 it was the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles
Formerly part of the Hungarian Kingdom, from 1536 to 1783 it was the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.4 Km or 2.1 Miles