Franciscan Church (Frantiskansky kostol) description and photos - Slovakia: Bratislava (Topic)

Franciscan Church (Frantiskansky kostol) description and photos - Slovakia: Bratislava. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The name in English is Frantiskansky kostol.

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On the Frantiskanska Square in Bratislava, which is located next to the Main Square, there is one of the most significant churches in the capital, consecrated in honor of the Annunciation of the Lord, but popularly called the Franciscan Church.

It was built at the end of the XIII century, so it can be argued that this temple is the most ancient of all preserved in the territory of the Slovak capital. This church was founded by the ruler of Hungary, Laszlo IV, and another king, Andras III, was present at its consecration. Built in the Gothic style, the church has undergone many changes throughout its history. Its facades were redesigned in the Renaissance and Baroque manner, it was rebuilt after the destruction caused by fires. Due to constant renovations, only a small part of the original building has survived. As a result of the earthquake of 1897, the Gothic tower of the Franciscan church, erected in the 15th century, tilted dangerously. It was carefully removed and replaced with a slimmer and sleeker replica. The original can still be seen in the city park on the banks of the Danube.

The Franciscan Church played an important role during the coronation processions of the Hungarian kings. This church was used for knighting rites of the Golden Spur. For several centuries, the most worthy nobles of the Hungarian court were awarded with insignia under the vaults of this temple.

The main nave of the church houses the relics of Saint Reparat, an Italian priest who died in 353. His remains were taken to the Franciscan Church in Bratislava in the middle of the 18th century and since then have been shown to everyone.

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