Maximilian’s Fountain In Front Of Old Town Hall - Bratislava, Slovakia Editorial Image

Beautiful Maximilian’s Fountain is the pride of the historic Main Square Hlavné námestiein Bratislava. It was built in 1572 and is the oldest fountain in the whole city. The fountain consists of the column in the middle topped with a statue of the king Maximilian II. representing a Christian knight in amour who leans against the shield with the Hungarian emblem on it. According to the legend on Good Friday and New Year the statue comes to life to honour the city and its inhabitants. But only a native of Bratislava who has a pure heart may notice this phenomenon. Museum of the City History is in a beautiful old building of the Old Town Hall in Bratislava. Interesting expositions show crafts, trade, education, art, culture and socio-political events of Bratislava for example, coronations of Hungarian kings. Within the tour of the museum visitors have the opportunity to admire a beautiful view of the historic part of the city from the top of the town hall tower.