Apollo Bridge, Bratislava
The 231 metre long Apollo Bridge spans across the Danube river in the north-south direction, connecting Košická to Petržalka.
The 231 metre long Apollo Bridge spans across the Danube river in the north-south direction, connecting Košická to Petržalka. Completed in 2005, the modern bridge is named after the Apollo oil refinery which was located on the river bank in this area before World War II. It lies between the Old Bridge and Prístavný Most, and has 2 vehicle lanes, along with 2 pedestrian paths. The pretty arched bridge is a favorite spot for photographers.
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About Apollo Bridge
821 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
Apollo Bridge and Nearby Sights on Map
Slovak National Theatre
The Slovak National Theatre comprises 2 buildings –
- SND Historic Building on Hviezdoslav Square is a Neo-Renaissance-style structure designed by Helmer and Fellner in 1886 that hosts the National Theatre's opera and ballet productions
Duck's Fountain
The Duck's Fountain on Šafárikovo námestie has a bronze sculpture of 3 boys playing with ducks
Church of Saint Elisabeth
Also known as the Blue Church, the Church of Saint Elizabeth is a Hungarian Secessionist style Catholic church dedicated to Elisabeth of Hungary, who grew up in the Pressburg Castle in Bratislava
Slovak National Gallery
The Slovak National Gallery in Esterházy Palace showcases collections of modern and classic art in Bratislava
Reduta
The Reduta building is home to the Slovak Philharmonic orchestra
Tyrsovo Nabrezie
Tyrsovo Nabrezie is a waterfront stretch along the Danube in the Petržalka neighborhood of Bratislava, offering good views of the river
Ganymede's Fountain
The Ganymede Fountain in front of the National Theatre on Hviezdoslav's Square is a Neo-Baroque fountain designed in 1888 by Viktor Oskar Tilgner that sources water from the Danube river
Galeria Nedbalka
The Nedbalka Gallery showcases a collection of about 500 works of art dating from 19th century to the present day
Hviezdoslavovo Namestie
Named after Slovak poet and politician Pavol Orszagh Hviezdoslav, the Hviezdoslavovo Námestie is a historic square in the Old Town between the New Bridge and the Slovak National Theatre
Laurinc Gate
Built in the 14th century as part of the city walls of Bratislava, the Laurinc Gate had a water moat in front, filled with water from the Danube