Primate's Square


Primate's Square is a square situated in the middle of the Old Town of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. It is located between Slovak National Uprising Square and Main Square.
It is named after the Primate's Palace which stands on the southern side of the square. A Tourist Information Visitors Centre and Municipality of Bratislava are also found on the square. A narrow passage leads off from the northwest corner and down the side of the Jesuit Church to Main Square and the Old Town Hall.

Name

In the past the square was named Jatočné Square, Obilné Square, Jánovo Square. Later, it was called Batthyányho Square.

Description

The center of the square features a linden tree planted in 1896 during the country's Millennium Celebrations. There are several buildings around the square: