Description of the attraction
The Razusovaya embankment, which connects Stuhr Square and the New Bridge, is located on the site of a former fishing village. When this settlement suffered from severe floods in the 18th century, the city authorities decided to demolish the dilapidated houses and establish a comfortable embankment here. The most beautiful and famous building on Razusovaya embankment is considered the building of the Water Barracks, which was intended for the policemen's apartments. It was erected in 1759-1763 by the architects G. B. Martinelli and F. A. Hillebrandt, and in 1949-1951 it was adapted for the exhibition halls of the Slovak National Gallery. The adjacent building of the Esterhazy Palace was attached to the museum complex, and in the 1970s it was expanded at the request of the museum authorities.
The Slovak National Gallery is one of the most interesting museums in Bratislava. This is a fairly large organization that manages a network of similar cultural institutions throughout the country. It was founded in 1949 and since then has been renowned for its rich collections of painting, graphics, sculpture and handicrafts. The creator of this museum is considered to be the famous journalist and writer Lako Novomeski, who at that time held the position of attorney for education.
The exhibits of the Slovak National Gallery in Bratislava tell about the development of local art from ancient times to the present day. However, not only works of Slovak masters are presented here, but also world masterpieces. Thus, in the halls of the gallery, canvases by P. Picasso, E. Warhol and other famous artists are displayed.
