St. Martin's Cathedral, Bratislava: Free Entry, Treasury Tickets & Hours
20 - 40 min (nave); add 20-30 min for the Treasury/crypt/gallery
Gothic Coronation Cathedral
Consecrated 1452; site of 11 royal and 7 royal-consort coronations between 1563 and 1830
Rudnayovo námestie 1, 811 01 Bratislava, Slovakia
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€5.00 (Treasury, crypt & gallery combined ticket — no separate reduced tier confirmed)
Monday-Saturday 9:00-18:00 (closed 11:30-13:00); Sunday 13:00-16:30.
No reservation needed for general nave entry. Sightseeing may pause during services and other ceremonies — check current hours before visiting.
Bratislava's Gothic coronation cathedral (consecrated 1452; site of 11 royal and 7 royal-consort coronations, 1563-1830), topped by its landmark 85m tower with a gilded replica of the Hungarian royal crown. General nave access is free; the Treasury, crypts, and gallery are a separate paid ticket.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General nave entry | Free | No ticket needed — walk in during opening hours | |
| Treasury, crypt & gallery | €5 | On-site | |
| With Bratislava CARD (Treasury/crypt/gallery) | Included | One-time entry per card |
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
St. Martin's Cathedral is Bratislava's largest and oldest church, a Gothic landmark on the edge of the Old Town beneath the castle hill. Its 85m tower, topped by a gilded replica of the Hungarian royal crown, marks the building's historic role as the coronation church of the Kingdom of Hungary — 11 kings and 7 royal wives were crowned here between 1563 and 1830. General entry to the nave is free at any time; a separate ticket covers the Treasury, crypts, and a church gallery.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Crown-Topped Tower
The cathedral's 85m spire carries a gilded replica of the Hungarian royal crown, commemorating its coronation history.
The Gothic Nave
Free to enter at any time, the nave includes the Chapel of St. John the Merciful and a statue of St. Martin.
Treasury, Crypts & Gallery
A separately-ticketed combined visit to the Treasury, the crypts beneath the cathedral, and a church gallery, with audio guides available in 12 languages.
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Do You Need the Bratislava CARD for St. Martin's Cathedral?
Compare Bratislava PassesNot for the nave — general entry is free for everyone regardless of any pass. The Bratislava CARD's value here is specifically on the Treasury, crypt & gallery combined ticket, confirmed as a 100% discount (free, one-time entry per card) on the card's own discount page.
Bratislava CARD
Included. Applies to the paid Treasury/crypt/gallery combined ticket specifically — confirmed 100% discount (free, one-time entry per card) on the Bratislava CARD's own discount page. General nave entry needs no pass either way, since it is already free to everyone.
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