Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Bratislava

Name: Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross
Address: Ul. 29. augusta 2261/7, Bratislava, 811 08, Slovakia

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Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

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Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Bratislava

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The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a cathedral in Bratislava, Slovakia. It was built in the year 1860 at the edge of St. Andrew's cemetery. Since 1972, the church belongs to Greek Catholic Church. It is the cathedral church of the Eparchy of Bratislava since 2008. ()

Local name: Chrám Povýšenia vznešeného a životodarného kríža Completed: 1860 (164 years ago)Coordinates: 48°8'52"N, 17°7'17"E

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Ul. 29. augusta 2261/7Staré MestoBratislava 811 08 Slovakia

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Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross?

Nearby attractions include Ondrejský cintorín, Bratislava (2 min walk), Medická záhrada, Bratislava (3 min walk), Aspremontov letný palác, Bratislava (6 min walk), svätej Alžbety, Bratislava (9 min walk).

How to get to Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross by public transport?

The nearest stations to Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross:

Bus

Ondrejský cintorín • Lines: N61 (1 min walk)
29. augusta • Lines: N61 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ondrejský cintorín • Lines: 42, 60, 72, N72 (1 min walk)
29. augusta • Lines: 42, 60, 72, N72 (3 min walk)

Tram

Mariánska • Lines: 3, 4 (7 min walk)
Americké nám. • Lines: 3, 4 (8 min walk)

Train

Bratislava main station (26 min walk)