Šancová Street


Šancová Street is a major street in Bratislava's Old Town, extending from the intersection of Štefánikova ulica and Pražská ulica to Trnavské mýto. It is a significant transport artery, and site of frequent traffic congestion.

Origin of the name

The street is named for the ramparts, which were previously located here, forming part of the customs border for the city. These were finally removed in 1903.
Through history, the route has borne several different names:
Theater

Significant buildings

The YMCA building, dating to 1921, can be found here.
Nearby stands a building that has been under construction for some years, which was to be 34 floors high upon completion. As of April 2007, only 8 above-ground levels have been completed, and it remains today in this unfinished state.

Nearby streets