Culture - Galleries

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There are situated more than 20 galleries with permanent expositions of the ancient and modern art and many interesting temporary exhibitions. Among the cultural attractions can be seen the original „Passage“ - the similar one cannot be found anywhere in the world.

The Slovak National Gallery
Was founded in 1948 and is the most extensive network of galleries in Slovakia. Two displays in Bratislava are situated adjacent one to another at Esterházy Palace (Esterházyho palác) and the Water Barracks (Vodné kasárne), both located on the Danube riverfront in the Old Town.

The Bratislava City Gallery
Gallery was founded in 1961, is the second largest Slovak gallery of its kind. The gallery offers permanent displays at Pálffy Palace (Pálffyho palác) and Mirbach Palace (Mirbachov palác), located in the Old Town.

Danubiana Art Museum
One of the youngest art museums in Europe, is situated near Čunovo waterworks. Unique museum of modern art surrounded by water.