description Grassalkovich Palace Overview
Grassalkovich Palace is an 18th-century palace in Bratislava, Slovakia, built for Count Anton Grassalkovich, an influential official in the Habsburg monarchy. Designed as a Rococo and late Baroque residence, it became a setting for aristocratic social and musical events. The restored building has served as the official seat of the president of Slovakia since 1996. Its adjoining French-style garden is accessible as a public park, while the palace itself functions primarily as a state residence and workplace.
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When and for whom was Grassalkovich Palace built?
The palace was completed in 1760 for Count Anton Grassalkovich, a Hungarian aristocrat and adviser to Maria Theresa. Architect Andreas Mayerhoffer designed it as a Rococo or late-Baroque summer residence outside Bratislava. [Visit Bratislava](https://www.visitbratislava.com/places/grassalkovich-palace/)
What architectural style is Grassalkovich Palace?
Grassalkovich Palace is a late-Baroque and Rococo building with a French-style garden behind it. The surviving interior includes gilded stucco and the Chapel of St. Barbara with Rococo and Classicist frescoes. [President of Slovakia](https://archiv.prezident.sk/zuzana-caputova/en/page/presidential-palace/)
Is Grassalkovich Palace the Slovak president's residence?
Yes, it has served as the official residence of the President of the Slovak Republic since 1996. The palace also hosts official welcomes and treaty signings, while the garden is open for public walks. [President of Slovakia](https://archiv.prezident.sk/zuzana-caputova/en/page/presidential-palace/)
Did famous musicians visit Grassalkovich Palace?
Maria Theresa visited the palace in 1775, and the composer Joseph Haydn is listed among its notable guests. The building's main hall was historically used for concerts and later became a setting for state ceremonies. [President of Slovakia](https://archiv.prezident.sk/zuzana-caputova/en/page/presidential-palace/)
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