Bratislava, Slovakia/bratislava206
Previous | Home | NextThis ornamental scroll informs us that the present tower was renovated in 1758, directed by the famous Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-1780), who was the ruler (1741-1780) of Austria, Bohemia, and Hungary (the forerunner of the Austro-Hungarian Empire). In its earliest days (dating from the 13th century), Michael's Gate had a drawbridge crossing a moat.
