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#197 Bratislava Castle

Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, 🇸🇰 Slovakia

About this Stone

This hilltop castle stands prominently above the Danube River, a landmark impossible to overlook when visiting the capital. Its commanding position has given it strategic importance spanning centuries—from Celtic and Roman times through the medieval period and beyond. The 18th century marked a particularly glamorous chapter, when Queen Maria Theresa transformed it into a prestigious royal residence that hosted elaborate gatherings attended by European nobility. Today the meticulously restored Baroque gardens offer a serene setting to explore, with carefully maintained grounds and classical sculptural elements throughout the grounds.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #197 hidden at Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia (photo 2 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #197 hidden at Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia (photo 3 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #197 hidden at Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia (photo 4 of 5) Hand-painted penguin stone #197 hidden at Bratislava Castle, Bratislava, Slovakia (photo 5 of 5)

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48.1433929, 17.10088

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Stone Details

  • Stone Number #197
  • Type 🐧 Standard
  • Status Active
  • City Bratislava
  • Country 🇸🇰 Slovakia
  • Placed Date 8 August 2024
  • Hidden by @misko_the_penguin

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