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Michael's Gate, Slovakia: what it is and when to go
Michael's Gate is a Bratislava city gate (Michalská veža) in Slovakia. Interests: Architecture and History. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Bratislava city gate · Architecture, History
- Local name
- Michalská veža
- Where
- Slovakia · Michalská 806/24, 81103, Bratislava
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- BTS Bratislava, 8.4 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa,Su 11:00-18:00
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 48.14513, 17.10676
What it is and where
Michael's Gate is a Bratislava city gate (Michalská veža) in Slovakia. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Bratislava, where this site lists 119 more places to see, 934 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 48.14513, 17.10676; the nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS, Bratislava), 8.4 km as the crow flies. How to get around Slovakia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Architecture and History places in Slovakia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Michael's Gate is May to October.
- JanPossible8:34
- FebPossible9:58
- MarPossible11:35
- AprPossible13:25
- MayBest time14:59
- JunBest time15:50
- JulBest time15:29
- AugBest time14:07
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:58
- DecPossible8:10
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | May to October | November to April |
| History | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Michael's Gate has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Slovakia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Slovakia
To enter Slovakia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Slovakia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 158 police · 155 ambulance · 18 300 mountain rescue.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Bratislava City GalleryArt museum70 m
- Mirbach PalacePalace70 m
- Old Cathedral of Saint John of Matha and Saint Felix of ValoisChurch in Slovakia118 m
- Franciscan Church, BratislavaChurch building in Bratislava, Slovakia122 m
- Kutscherfeldov palácCastle172 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Slovakia guide.
More in Slovakia: Architecture
- Most SNP: bridge over Danube in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Mária Valéria Bridge: bridge across the Danube
- Kráľova hoľa: mountain in Slovakia
- Apollo Bridge: bridge over Danube in Bratislava
- Lanfranconi Bridge: D2 motorway bridge over Danube in Bratislava
- Starý most: bridge over Danube in Bratislava
Every Slovakia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Michael's Gate?
It is a Bratislava city gate (Michalská veža in the local language) in Slovakia. It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Slovakia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Michael's Gate?
May to October. In June there are 15 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 10.
How do you get to Michael's Gate?
The nearest main airport is M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS), 8.4 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Slovakia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Slovakia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Bratislava City Gallery, Mirbach Palace, Old Cathedral of Saint John of Matha and Saint Felix of Valois. The rest is in the Slovakia guide.
Keep reading
- Bratislava119 places to see in and around Bratislava, Slovakia: Camino de Santiago, Bratislava Castle, Most SNP. Best time: May to October.
- Architecture42 places for architecture in Slovakia, from Most SNP to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- SlovakiaBefore travelling to Slovakia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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